Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

POLMEAR HILL, PL24 2AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POLMEAR HILL, PL24 2AR.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

213

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 40,900 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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5/10
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6/10
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2/10
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4/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 54% owner-occupation and average age 50, PL24 2AR has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £400k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL24 2AR is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Polmear Hill, 0.1km from Polmear in Cornwall. Administratively it sits within Fowey, Tywardreath & Par ward and the St Austell and Newquay constituency.

For renters and young professionals, PL24 2AR offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £400k.

Census 2021 statistics for PL24 2AR are sourced from Output Area E00096130 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL24 2AR. The average age is 49.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 400,000

1 sales · Mean £ 400,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

PL24 2AR has low crime rates — 27 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.

Anti-social behaviour11
Violence and sexual offences8
Criminal damage and arson5
Public order3
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Tywardreath School

Good295 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Greensdirect Glastonbury Cheese0.5 km
  • Spar0.9 km
  • Tywardreath Butchers0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Ship Inn0.0 km
  • New Inn0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Howl Dowr0.0 km
  • Par Beach Cafe0.6 km
  • SJ's Coffee House0.9 km
  • The Strand Bistro0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Golden Wok0.9 km
  • The Catch0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Par1.3 km
  • Luxulyan6.1 km
  • Lostwithiel6.6 km

Bus Stops

  • The Ship Inn0.0 km
  • The Ship Inn0.1 km