Postcode report
PL27 6BG Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About PL27 6BG: area rating, property, schools and local change
PL27 6BG is a postcode in Wadebridge East & St Minver, Cornwall, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near PL27 6BG, then scores the surrounding small area 63/100 - top 33% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around PL27 6BG are safety and health, while property market signals 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 PL27 6BG is based on Cornwall 009 Census 2021. It covers 6,809 residents, 1,872 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 49, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 66% owner-occupied, 19% privately rented, 15% 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 7/10.
For property prices near PL27 6BG, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the PL27 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £350k from 63 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near PL27 6BG can compare 3 state schools within one mile, including 3 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 PL27 6BG by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around PL27 6BG is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 5 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about PL27 6BG
Is PL27 6BG a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 63/100 (top 33% 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 PL27 6BG?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near PL27 6BG?
3 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for PL27 6BG?
LocaleIQ matched PL27 6BG to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in PL27 6BG?
The latest median sold price is £350k based on 63 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around PL27 6BG?
LocaleIQ currently shows 5 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.