Overview for Lower Dimson, GUNNISLAKE, PL18 9NU

Introduction

Gunnislake is a large village in east Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. It is situated in the Tamar Valley approximately ten miles (16 km) north of PlymouthGunnislake is in the civil parish of Calstock and is close to Cornwall's border with Devon which follows the course of the River Tamar. It has an electoral ward in its own name which includes much of Calstock and the surrounding area. The population at the 2011 census was 4,574. According to an OCSI report, of the total population, 562 (18.2%) are children, making up a larger proportion of the population than across Cornwall and Isles of Scilly (17.3%). 685 (22.2%) are people of pensionable age, making up a smaller proportion of the population than across Cornwall and Isles of Scilly (24.3%).

The village has a history of mining although this industry is no longer active in the area. During the mining boom in Victorian times more than 7000 people were employed in the mines of the Tamar Valley. During this period Gunnislake was held in equal standing amongst the richest mining areas in Europe.

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Summary for Lower Dimson, GUNNISLAKE, PL18 9NU

South West
This postcode is in the parish of
Calstock
within
Cornwall
Rural/Urban
Rural Town and fringe   ?

Roadworks near PL18 9NU

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
0
In Progress
6
Completed
1
Cancelled
1

Road Safety near PL18 9NU

Details of personal injury accidents in and around PL18 9NU that have been reported to Devon & Cornwall Police over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near PL18 9NU

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Member of UK Parliament

This postcode is in the South East Cornwall parliamentary constituency.

South East Cornwall is a constituency in the South West region of England. The seat has been held by Mrs Sheryll Murray (Conservative) since May 2010.

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Most Recent House Sales for PL18 9NU

No recorded house sales or transfers for this postcode.

Local Petrol Station Prices

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Diesel Standard (B7)
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Diesel Super (B7)
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Coordinates for PL18 9NU

Latitude
50.526104
Longitude
-4.217774

Residents at PL18 9NU

Households
1
Male
1
Female
1
People per Household
2.00

Sunrise and Sunset at PL18 9NU

Sunrise
05:56
Sunset
18:46

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

PL18 9NU is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear6.60%
Cloudy72.74%
Rain16.55%
Windy3.47%
Other0.64%

Population

Cornwall
564,000

Deprivation Index

33.0 England
The lower the score (out of 100),
the more deprived the postcode

Companies Registered at PL18 9NU

Active
None

Postcode Details for PL18 9NU

Introduced
1 Jan 1980

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