Postcode report
Is PL18 9DR a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About PL18 9DR: area rating, property, schools and local change
PL18 9DR is a postcode in Calstock, Cornwall, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near PL18 9DR, then scores the surrounding small area 48/100 - bottom 38% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around PL18 9DR are safety and property market signals, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for PL18 9DR is based on Cornwall 010 Census 2021. It covers 6,647 residents, 283 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 54, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 78% owner-occupied, 13% privately rented, 9% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 3/10.
For property prices near PL18 9DR, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the PL18 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £230k from 60 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near PL18 9DR can compare 4 state schools within one mile, including 2 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near PL18 9DR by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near PL18 9DR; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about PL18 9DR
Is PL18 9DR a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 48/100 (bottom 38% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near PL18 9DR?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near PL18 9DR?
4 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for PL18 9DR?
LocaleIQ matched PL18 9DR to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in PL18 9DR?
The latest median sold price is £230k based on 60 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around PL18 9DR?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.