Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

PL24 2BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL24 2BN.

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Population

354

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 37,900 /yr

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Employed

32%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL24 2BN represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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9/10
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5/10
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2/10
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5/10
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4/10
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4/10
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3/10
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9/10
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3/10
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Area Character

PL24 2BN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 53, 87% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

PL24 2BN is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.2km from Par in Cornwall. Administratively it sits within St Blazey ward and the St Austell and Newquay constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 average 53 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for PL24 2BN are sourced from Output Area E00182803 (shared with 19 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 2BN. The average age is 53.5. 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 Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

32%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

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

PL24 2BN has low crime rates — 33 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 behaviour12
Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson4
Public order4
Other theft3

school Local Schools

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Doubletrees School

Good99 pupils1.1 km
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Biscovey Academy

Outstanding279 pupils1.1 km
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Biscovey Nursery and Infants' Academy

Good189 pupils1.1 km
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Tywardreath School

Good295 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • MJ's Bakery0.4 km
  • Par Green Stores0.5 km
  • Richards Fruit and Veg0.4 km
  • Spar0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Par Inn0.3 km
  • The Welcome Inn0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Par Beach Cafe0.7 km
  • SJ's Coffee House0.7 km
  • Sweet Grill1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Golden Wok0.6 km
  • Vals Place0.6 km
  • YG'S0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Par0.9 km
  • Luxulyan5.6 km
  • St Austell6.0 km

Bus Stops

  • The Par Inn0.3 km
  • The Par Inn0.4 km
  • Moorland Rd & Par Green Jctn0.4 km
  • Moorland Rd & Par Green Jctn0.4 km