Living in PL17, Cornwall
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around PL17 in Cornwall. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Cornwall: £277,801, up 3.7% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South West average is £304,562.
What actually sold around PL17
58 recorded home sales on the streets around central PL17 in the last 2 years, with a median of £298,750 and a range from £64,800 to £578,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 HARRIS CLOSE, PL17 8QT | terraced | £161,000 | 2026-06-03 |
| 1 KIBBLE WAY, PL17 7FT | detached | £327,000 | 2026-05-28 |
| 16 BAL ROAD, PL17 7FR | detached | £300,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 22 BRYHER CLOSE, PL17 8FE | flat-maisonette | £73,950 | 2026-05-14 |
| 78 LAUNCESTON ROAD, PL17 8DX | terraced | £170,000 | 2026-04-24 |
| 190 LAUNCESTON ROAD, PL17 8DT | detached | £405,000 | 2026-03-30 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
3 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callington Community College | Secondary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Stoke Climsland School | Primary | Good | 2.2 mi |
| Callington Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 1.1 mi |
2 state primary and 1 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Skilled trades | 15.8% |
| Professional occupations | 12.5% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 11.7% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 11.2% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 11.1% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
39 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central PL17 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
PL17 is not in a mapped flood risk zone (Zone 1, low probability).
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Cornwall's figures.
Getting around & nearby essentials
2 restaurants, 1 pub within range of central PL17.
Common questions about PL17
What is the average house price in PL17?
The average sold price in Cornwall is £277,801 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in PL17?
Prices in Cornwall are up 3.7% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in PL17?
The median of 58 recorded sales around central PL17 in the last 2 years is £298,750, ranging from £64,800 to £578,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in PL17?
3 schools sit within 3 miles of central PL17, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in PL17?
39 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central PL17 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is PL17 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £298,750; the area sits in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 39 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is PL17 safe?
39 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central PL17 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? PL17 or PL18, PL17 or PL12, PL17 or PL19.
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