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PL11 2LJ

Sconner Road

Torpoint

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Detailed insights for PL11 2LJ

Overview

Postcode PL11 2LJ is located in a rural town, within the Torpoint area of Cornwall in the South West region, and forms part of the Torpoint area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 98.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Torpoint is £46,638 per year. The median sale price in Torpoint is £220,000 (around £268 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £179,250 and £292,125. The nearest station is Dockyard (Devonport), about 1.2 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is The Lawns Thanckes Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
98
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
12.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Torpoint has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,158 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Torpoint has a very high crime rate, with approximately 98.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.1%

Approximately 12.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Torpoint is £46,638 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PL11 2LJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Torpoint near PL11 2LJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Dockyard (Devonport) located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PL11 2LJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miThe Lawns Thanckes ParkLargeWalking directions to The Lawns Thanckes Park
0.4 miRendel ParkSmallWalking directions to Rendel Park
0.3 miBénodet Park "Walled Garden of Friendship"SmallWalking directions to Bénodet Park "Walled Garden of Friendship"

Area Profile

Population
294
Population density
8,376.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
62.5(+87%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.99(-20%)
Shoplifting
11.13(+68%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.42(+45%)
Other theft
6.85(+22%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
280
95.24%
Other White
10
3.4%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.02%
African
1
0.34%
Total population: 294

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
64
25.2%
Level 3 (A level)
54
21.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
15.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
14.17%
No qualifications
33
12.99%
Total 16+ residents: 254

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
48
36.36%
Owns with a mortgage
38
28.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
17.42%
Social rents from council
14
10.61%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.55%
Total households: 132

Property prices in Torpoint

Median price: £220,000
Price per sq ft: £268
Sales (last 12 months): 76
Typical range (middle 50%): £179K – £292K

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £268 per square foot) in Torpoint area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,424 up to £550,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Torpoint over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£330,000£348
Semi-Detached23£245,000£300
Terraced34£192,500£226
Flats7£150,000£209

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Torpoint

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Torpoint.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£235,500£115,000£160,000£142,000
2017£217,000£95,000£179,750£150,000
2018£245,000£116,000£185,500£155,000
2019£240,000£115,000£180,000£152,500
2020£237,500£111,500£195,000£171,500
2021£290,000£91,500£210,000£180,000
2022£330,000£115,500£235,000£205,000
2023£275,000£110,000£237,500£205,000
2024£260,000£108,250£237,500£210,000
2025£330,000£132,500£237,500£192,000
2026£327,500£160,000£250,000£203,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Torpoint.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Torpoint.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£237—£198£165
2017£247£160£205£180
2018£246£173£223£183
2019£235£187£227£175
2020£244£174£214£172
2021£334£184£255£177
2022£376£189£274£215
2023£318£205£305£208
2024£316£187£295£212
2025£316£220£289£211
2026£343£232£273£273
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Torpoint.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Torpoint in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL11 2LJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL11 2LJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Mar 20262, Buller Road, Torpoint, PL11 2LDSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000
09 May 20256, Buller Road, Torpoint, PL11 2LDTerracedFreehold£200,000
03 Jul 202567, Antony Road, Torpoint, PL11 2JTTerracedFreehold£210,000
07 Jan 202622, Roberts Avenue, Torpoint, PL11 2HBFlatsLeasehold£160,000
22 May 202646, Antony Road, Torpoint, PL11 2JRTerracedFreehold£177,000

Schools

In the PL11 2LJ postcode area, located within Torpoint, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for PL11 2LJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miSecondaryTorpoint Community CollegeFoundation school
0.2 miPrimaryTorpoint Nursery and Infant SchoolCommunity school
0.3 miPrimaryCarbeile Junior SchoolCommunity school

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PL11 2LJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PL11 2LJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSparTrevol Road, Cornwall, PL11 2LRWalking directions to Spar
0.1 miSainsbury'sAntony Road, Torpoint, PL11 2JWWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.2 miLondisAntony Road, Torpoint, PL11 2JWWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miCo-op Food53 Fore Street, Torpoint, PL11 2ADWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.5 miCostcutter49 Trevithick Avenue, Torpoint, PL11 2PXWalking directions to Costcutter

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cornwall district.

Band A£1,727
Band B£2,015
Band C£2,303
Band D£2,591
Band E£3,167
Band F£3,742
Band G£4,318
Band H£5,182

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for PL11 2LJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Rob Parsonage

Torpoint - Elected 1 May 2025

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Anna Gelderd

South East Cornwall - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictCornwallE06000052
Parliamentary ConstituencySouth East CornwallE14001486
WardTorpointE05013353
ParishTorpointE04011591
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)TorpointE02003902
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cornwall 029CE01018799
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PL11 2LJ

Is PL11 2LJ (Torpoint) safe?

The area around PL11 2LJ records about 98 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near PL11 2LJ?

The median sale price around PL11 2LJ in Torpoint is £220,000 (about £268 per square foot) based on 76 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PL11 2LJ?

There are 4 schools close to PL11 2LJ, including Torpoint Community College (Good), Torpoint Nursery and Infant School (Good) and Carbeile Junior School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around PL11 2LJ?

PL11 2LJ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,158 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PL11 2LJ (Torpoint) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for South East Cornwall covering PL11 2LJ is Anna Gelderd (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rob Parsonage (Reform UK).