Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

POLMEAR PARC, PL24 2AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POLMEAR PARC, PL24 2AU.

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Population

297

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 40,900 /yr

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Employed

34%

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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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7/10
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2/10
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2/10
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3/10
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5/10
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7/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

PL24 2AU 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 of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 2.3% year-on-year.

home £313,357 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL24 2AU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Polmear Parc, 0.5km from Par Green in Tywardreath. Administratively it sits within Fowey, Tywardreath & Par ward and the St Austell and Newquay constituency.

For serious buyers, PL24 2AU is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents here average 56 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 91% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £313k, down 2.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL24 2AU are sourced from Output Area E00096142 (shared with 6 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 2AU. 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

White / British98.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 287,500

24 sales · Mean £ 280,654

Semi-Detached

£ 310,000

3 sales · Mean £ 287,000

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

Crime around PL24 2AU is moderate at 51 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 behaviour20
Violence and sexual offences13
Criminal damage and arson11
Shoplifting4
Public order4

school Local Schools

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Tywardreath School

Good295 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Greensdirect Glastonbury Cheese1.0 km
  • Par Green Stores0.6 km
  • Spar0.3 km
  • Tywardreath Butchers0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Par Inn0.9 km
  • Saint Andrew Lodge (1151), Masonic Hall0.8 km
  • The Ship Inn0.6 km
  • The Welcome Inn0.6 km
  • New Inn0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Howl Dowr0.6 km
  • Par Beach Cafe0.4 km
  • SJ's Coffee House0.4 km
  • Sweet Grill0.9 km
  • The Strand Bistro0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Golden Wok0.4 km
  • Vals Place0.6 km
  • The Catch0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Par0.8 km
  • Luxulyan5.6 km
  • Lostwithiel6.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Polmear Parc0.1 km
  • Polmear Parc0.1 km
  • Par Beach Cafe0.2 km
  • Library0.3 km
  • Costcutter0.4 km