Living in PL18, Cornwall
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around PL18 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 PL18
49 recorded home sales on the streets around central PL18 in the last 2 years, with a median of £276,000 and a range from £110,000 to £510,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROSEMILL COTTAGE, PL18 9HE | detached | £195,000 | 2026-06-19 |
| ROMANY, PL18 9AJ | semi-detached | £160,000 | 2026-05-18 |
| 12 CURLEW WALK, PL18 9FR | semi-detached | £270,000 | 2026-04-02 |
| DELANEY CALSTOCK ROAD, PL18 9BU | detached | £500,000 | 2026-03-16 |
| 6 RAVEN CLOSE, PL18 9FQ | semi-detached | £263,000 | 2026-03-06 |
| TRENA COTTAGE, PL18 9AN | semi-detached | £200,000 | 2026-01-20 |
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
10 schools within 3 miles , of which 50% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Valley Junior Academy | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Bere Alston Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 2.6 mi |
| Calstock Community Primary School | Primary | Requires improvement | 1.5 mi |
| Harrowbarrow Primary Academy | Primary | Requires improvement | 1.6 mi |
| Copper Valley Infant and Nursery Academy | Primary | Not rated | 0.2 mi |
| Gulworthy Primary Academy | Primary | Not rated | 1.8 mi |
7 state primary and 0 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 |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 16.9% |
| Skilled trades | 14.8% |
| Elementary occupations | 11.6% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 11.2% |
| Associate professional and technical | 10.9% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
19 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central PL18 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Cornwall's figures.
Common questions about PL18
What is the average house price in PL18?
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 PL18?
Prices in Cornwall are up 3.7% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in PL18?
The median of 49 recorded sales around central PL18 in the last 2 years is £276,000, ranging from £110,000 to £510,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in PL18?
10 schools sit within 3 miles of central PL18, and 50% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in PL18?
19 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central PL18 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is PL18 at risk of flooding?
Central PL18 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is PL18 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 50% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £276,000; the area sits in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 19 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is PL18 safe?
19 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central PL18 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? PL18 or PL17, PL18 or PL19, PL18 or PL20.
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