Area Analysis Cornwall, South West

PL26 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the PL26 postcode area.

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Population

28,522

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 38,000 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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7/10
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7/10
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1/10
workEmployment
4/10
diversity_3Diversity
6/10
paymentsAffluence
2/10
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3/10
homeHome Ownership
6/10
trending_upInvestment
8/10
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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.

home £345,931 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.1%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1605
Anti-social behaviour567
Criminal damage and arson362
Public order201
Other theft190

school Local Schools

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Gorran School

Outstanding105 pupils
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Treverbyn Academy

Good215 pupils
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St Mewan Community Primary School

Good443 pupils
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Whitemoor Academy

Good113 pupils
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Foxhole Learning Academy

Good101 pupils
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St Dennis Primary Academy

Good214 pupils
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Mevagissey Community Primary School

Good131 pupils
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St Stephen Churchtown Academy

Good293 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

34 nearby
  • Phoenix Stores
  • Spar
  • Spar
  • Best-In
  • Bugle Library Of Things
  • + 29 more
hotel

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
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • Carnmoggas Holiday Park
  • Cellar Bar
  • Commercial Inn
  • Fountain Inn
  • Foxhole AFC Social Club
  • + 19 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

58 nearby
  • Alvorada Restaurant
  • Blue
  • Brannel School
  • Cafe Pause
  • Cake Bread
  • + 53 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative
  • Co-Operative
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Jade Palace
  • Man Foon House
  • Meezee's
  • Mr T's
  • Mumbai Spice
  • + 12 more