Area Analysis Cornwall, South West

PL25 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the PL25 postcode area.

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Population

27,467

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 37,400 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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4/10
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5/10
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4/10
workEmployment
3/10
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6/10
paymentsAffluence
2/10
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9/10
homeHome Ownership
5/10
trending_upInvestment
1/10
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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.

home £232,249 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences2205
Anti-social behaviour964
Criminal damage and arson478
Shoplifting419
Other theft338

school Local Schools

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Sandy Hill Academy

Outstanding401 pupils
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Penrice Academy

Outstanding1425 pupils
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Charlestown Primary School

Good400 pupils
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Restormel Academy

Good18 pupils
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Bishop Bronescombe CofE School

Good321 pupils
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Carclaze Community Primary School

Good392 pupils
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Mount Charles School

Good378 pupils
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Poltair School

Requires Improvement767 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

14 nearby
  • Arches Bed & Breakfast
  • Boscundle Manor
  • Carlyon Bay Hotel
  • Cosgarne Hall
  • Crossways B And B
  • + 9 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Carlyon Bay Golf Club
  • Duke Of Cornwall
  • Holmbush Inn
  • Rashleigh Arms Hotel
  • St Austell Football & Social Club
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

63 nearby
  • Asda Cafe
  • Market House Coffee Shop
  • St Austell Baptist Church
  • KFC
  • Kimmy's Pancakes
  • + 58 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • Chinese Kitchen
  • Chinese Wok St Austell
  • Chung Hing
  • Costa Coffee
  • Domino's Pizza
  • + 22 more
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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
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Asda
  • B And M Retail Ltd
  • Co-operative
  • Farmfoods Ltd
  • Lidl UK
  • + 1 more