Area Analysis Cornwall, South West

PL24 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the PL24 postcode area.

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Population

10,518

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 35,933 /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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6/10
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6/10
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3/10
workEmployment
3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
homeHome Ownership
6/10
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1/10
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Area Character

PL24 is an established family neighbourhood — 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 46 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £188k. Property prices are trending down 25.1% year-on-year.

home £188,274 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL24 is a postcode district in Cornwall, South West, covering 252 active and 38 retired postcodes.

The largest share of PL24 (15%) is characterised by a picturesque rural retirement spot — large homes, older residents, very low crime, alongside a professional urban neighbourhood — young and mid-career workers, good amenities (14%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes PL24 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in PL24 are around £188k, down 25.1% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across PL24 at 127 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 PL24 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.1%
Other / Mixed1.8%

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 offences552
Anti-social behaviour216
Criminal damage and arson166
Other theft90
Public order87

school Local Schools

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Biscovey Academy

Outstanding279 pupils
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Tywardreath School

Good295 pupils
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Doubletrees School

Good99 pupils
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Biscovey Nursery and Infants' Academy

Good189 pupils
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Sky Primary and Eden Project Nursery

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Spar
  • C&Co St Austell
  • Greensdirect Glastonbury Cheese
  • Par Green Stores
  • Richards Fruit and Veg
  • + 6 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Liskey Bed And Breakfast
  • Penarth Guest House
  • Trenython Manor
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Britannia Inn
  • Par Inn
  • New Inn
  • Pack Horse Inn
  • Saint Andrew Lodge (1151), Masonic Hall
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Howl Dowr
  • The Coffee Shop
  • The Gardeners' Kitchen At Par Garden Centre
  • The Hungry Sailor Cafe
  • The Jolly Roger
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • The Co-operative Food
  • Co-op
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Biscovey Fishbar
  • Chrisseys
  • East Crinnis Holiday Park
  • Golden Wok
  • KD Chinese
  • + 5 more