PL24 2AL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Upper Eastcliffe Road, 0.3km from Par Green in Tywardreath. Administratively it sits within Fowey, Tywardreath & Par ward and the St Austell and Newquay constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in PL24, PL24 2AL offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Average age 56 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 91% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £340k, up 57.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PL24 2AL are sourced from Output Area E00096142 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
UPPER EASTCLIFFE ROAD, PL24 2AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPPER EASTCLIFFE ROAD, PL24 2AL.
297
56
£ 40,900 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
PL24 2AL is a settled retirement community — average age 56, 91% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £340k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending up 57.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL24 2AL. The average age is 56.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 375,000
3 sales · Mean £ 383,333
Semi-Detached
£ 273,750
4 sales · Mean £ 259,875
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL24 2AL has low crime rates — 38 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Tywardreath School
Doubletrees School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- MJ's Bakery0.7 km
- Par Green Stores0.4 km
- Richards Fruit and Veg0.7 km
- Spar0.1 km
- Tywardreath Butchers0.7 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Par Inn0.6 km
- Saint Andrew Lodge (1151), Masonic Hall0.6 km
- The Ship Inn0.8 km
- The Welcome Inn0.4 km
- New Inn0.8 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Howl Dowr0.8 km
- Par Beach Cafe0.5 km
- SJ's Coffee House0.1 km
- Sweet Grill0.7 km
- The Strand Bistro0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Golden Wok0.2 km
- Vals Place0.3 km
- YG'S0.7 km
- The Catch0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Par0.5 km
- Luxulyan5.4 km
- Lostwithiel6.6 km
Bus Stops
- Library0.1 km
- Costcutter0.1 km
- Moorland Road0.2 km
- Tehidy Road0.2 km
- Tehidy Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL242AL · Data under Open Government Licence