PL26 is a postcode district in Cornwall, South West, covering 859 active and 99 retired postcodes.
The largest share of PL26 (22%) is characterised by a peaceful rural village — low traffic, high green space, tight community, alongside a well-established rural village with a predominantly older farming community (11%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes PL26 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in PL26 are around £345k, up 14.2% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across PL26 at 115 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 46 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 PL26 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
PL26 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the PL26 postcode area.
28,522
46
£ 38,000 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 68% owner-occupation and average age 46, PL26 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £345k. Property prices are trending up 14.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Gorran School
Treverbyn Academy
St Mewan Community Primary School
Whitemoor Academy
Foxhole Learning Academy
St Dennis Primary Academy
Mevagissey Community Primary School
St Stephen Churchtown Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Phoenix Stores
- Spar
- Spar
- Co-op Bugle Fore Street
- Phoenix Stores
- + 29 more
Restaurant, Cafe
58 nearby- Kays Cafe
- Kingswood Restaurant
- Kirk's Kitchen
- Knightor Restaurant
- Lighthouse Cafe
- + 53 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- Wheelhouse
- Carnmoggas Holiday Park
- Cellar Bar
- Commercial Inn
- Fountain Inn
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative
- Co-Operative
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Holiday Inn Express Bodmin
- Keene's Catering And Hospitality Ltd.
- Llawnroc Hotel
- Lower Barn Bed And Breakfast
- Mevagissey Bay Hotel
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Archie's Fish And Chips
- Jade Palace
- Man Foon House
- Meezee's
- Mr T's
- + 12 more
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