# PL18 (Gunnislake), South West PL18 represents a rural postcode district in the South West with modest growth metrics. Over the past five years, property prices have expanded at 1.4% compound annual growth, while rental yields have grown faster at 4.1% annually, suggesting stronger investor demand for lettings than capital appreciation. Population expansion has been limited to 1.1% over the same period. The district scores 44.2 out of 100 on the trajectory index, placing it in the 18th percentile nationally and indicating average performance relative to peers. The postcode is classified as latent for gentrification, indicating limited signs of significant social or economic transition. These figures suggest PL18 operates as a stable but slow-growth market with rental activity outpacing property price acceleration.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 0.8% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 4.1% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.1% per year
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What's changing in Gunnislake · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 2.0 points this month to 42/100, driven mainly by safety.
8 planning applications submitted in PL18 over the last six months.
- Application for tree works in a Tree Preservation Order (TPO): Removal of a semi mature SycamoreJul 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Extension sunroom to rear of propertyJun 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for the proposed installation of a ground-mounted transformer (GMT) substation, an accessway and access gateJun 2026 · Awaiting decision
Gunnislake (PL18) common questions
Is Gunnislake up and coming?
Gunnislake (PL18) has a trajectory score of 42/100 (Average), placing it in the top 88% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 1.9 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Gunnislake safe?
Gunnislake has a safety score of 36/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Gunnislake?
The average property price in Gunnislake (PL18) is £269k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.8% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Gunnislake?
The median monthly rent in Gunnislake (PL18) is £830 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Gunnislake?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Callington (PL17), Tavistock (PL19), Yelverton (PL20), Saltash (PL12), Plymouth (PL6). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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