PL25 is a postcode district in Cornwall, South West, covering 837 active and 336 retired postcodes.
The largest share of PL25 (18%) is characterised by a former rural industrial area with older, long-settled residents, alongside a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied (13%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes PL25 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in PL25 are around £232k, down 16.1% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across PL25 at 196 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 45 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full PL25 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
PL25 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the PL25 postcode area.
27,467
45
£ 37,400 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 64% owner-occupation and average age 45, PL25 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £232k. Property prices are trending down 16.1% year-on-year.
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Demographic Deep-Dive
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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Sandy Hill Academy
Penrice Academy
Charlestown Primary School
Restormel Academy
Bishop Bronescombe CofE School
Carclaze Community Primary School
Mount Charles School
Poltair School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
14 nearby- Arches Bed & Breakfast
- Boscundle Manor
- Carlyon Bay Hotel
- Cosgarne Hall
- Crossways B And B
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Carlyon Bay Golf Club
- Duke Of Cornwall
- Holmbush Inn
- Rashleigh Arms Hotel
- St Austell Football & Social Club
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
63 nearby- Asda Cafe
- Market House Coffee Shop
- St Austell Baptist Church
- KFC
- Kimmy's Pancakes
- + 58 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Chinese Kitchen
- Chinese Wok St Austell
- Chung Hing
- Costa Coffee
- Domino's Pizza
- + 22 more
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- Cornwall's Family Butcher Ltd
- Rickard's Cornish Biltong
- Rowes Bakery
- Springfields
- Andy's Meats (Indoor), Cornish Market World
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Asda
- B And M Retail Ltd
- Co-operative
- Farmfoods Ltd
- Lidl UK
- + 1 more
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