Moonsfield is in Callington and in Caradon district. PL17 7BQ is located in the Callington & St Dominic electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South East Cornwall. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Moonsfield, Callington, PL17 7BQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL17 7BH, PL17 7BL, PL17 7BG, PL17 7RQ, PL17 7BN, PL17 7PU, PL17 7AZ, PL17 7BJ, PL17 7BW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PL17 7BQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 49.8% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 49.5% | 50.2% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.6% | 35% | 3.4% | 37.9% | -2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.3% | 45.5% | -5.8% | 44.2% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 9.5% | -1.2% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 8.6% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.1% | 35.9% | -5.2% | 48.4% | -12.5% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 33.1% | 0.7% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 19.9% | 3.5% | 12.7% | 7.2% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 8.2% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 4.2% |
| Very bad health | 3.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around PL17 7BQ this area, 30.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.5% | 30.8% | -1.7% | 18.2% | 12.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 12.9% | -5.0% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 10.3% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 7.1% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 18.8% | 7.3% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 15% | 17.9% | 2.9% | 33.8% | -15.9% |
| Other | 6.8% | 2.2% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 96.9% | 96.8% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 15.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 95.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.8% | 95.4% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 95.7% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 1.1% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.3% | 76.7% | -22.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 43.3% | 13.5% | 29.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.4% | 37.2% | 16.2% |
| Christian | 40.5% | 46.2% | -5.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Moonsfield was 103.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.6% higher than the Callington & St Dominic average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Moonsfield has the 7th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Callington & St Dominic and the 347th highest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 1.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Moonsfield, Callington, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2025-09-05 | £130,000 |
| 5 Moonsfield, Callington, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2022-04-13 | £165,063 |
| 17 Moonsfield, Callington, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2021-06-04 | £153,368 |
| 6 Moonsfield, Callington, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2021-02-19 | £115,330 |
| 13 Moonsfield, Callington, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2021-01-12 | £172,520 |
| Full-Time Employee | 49 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Callington Primary School 24 Saltash Road , PL17 7EF | 3out of 4 | 354 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrowbarrow School School Road , Harrowbarrow PL17 8BQ | 3out of 4 | 4,428 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dominic CofE Primary School St Dominic , St Dominick PL12 6SU | - not rated | 5,260 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Climsland School Stoke Climsland , PL17 8ND | 3out of 4 | 5,450 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mellion Church of England Primary School Church Lane , St. Mellion PL12 6RG | - not rated | 5,460 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Callington Community College Launceston Road , PL17 7DR | 1out of 4 | 385 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balti King | 5 New Road, Callington | 201 yd | |
| La Parrilla | 4 New Road, Callington | 201 yd | |
| The Blue Chip Fish And Chips | J Holman Fish And Chips, 30A Fore Street | 265 yd | |
| Calli Pizza | Unit 19, Pannier Market | 265 yd | |
| Red Panda | Units 13-15, Pannier Market | 290 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callington Social Club | Well Street, Callington | 137 yd | |
| The Bulls Head (Cornwall) LTD | Bulls Head, 38 Fore Street | 161 yd | |
| Callington Bowling Club | Chantry Park, Callington | 308 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ming Kitchen | 11 Fore Street, Callington | 154 yd | |
| Castle Chicken House | 39 Fore Street, Callington | 154 yd | |
| Proper Jobs | 3A Church Street, Callington | 199 yd | |
| The Snack Stop | Unit 2, The Old Coach Station | 219 yd | |
| Pizza House | 32 Fore Street, Callington | 265 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco PLC | Tesco Stores Ltd, Tavistock Road | 457 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Callington Primary School SALTASH ROAD | grass pitches | 286 yd |
| Moores Park WESTOVER ROAD | grass pitches | 365 yd |
| Callington Community Sports Centre LAUNCESTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 422 yd |
| Ginsters Marshfield Parc Launceston Road | grass pitches | 670 yd |
| St Germans Road OAKLAND OAKLAND ST. GERMANS ROAD | grass pitches | 913 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 66.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.