Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

MOUNT CRESCENT, PL24 2BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOUNT CRESCENT, PL24 2BU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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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 2BU 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 2BU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 53, 87% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 21.7% year-on-year.

home £180,000 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL24 2BU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Mount Crescent, 0.1km from Par in Cornwall. Administratively it sits within St Blazey ward and the St Austell and Newquay constituency.

For families considering a move, PL24 2BU represents 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. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £180k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 21.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL24 2BU 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 2BU. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 185,000

7 sales · Mean £ 185,642

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

PL24 2BU has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences18
Anti-social behaviour17
Criminal damage and arson7
Public order7
Other theft5

school Local Schools

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Doubletrees School

Good99 pupils0.9 km
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Biscovey Academy

Outstanding279 pupils1.0 km
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Biscovey Nursery and Infants' Academy

Good189 pupils1.0 km
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Tywardreath School

Good295 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • MJ's Bakery0.2 km
  • Par Green Stores0.4 km
  • Richards Fruit and Veg0.2 km
  • Spar0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Par Inn0.1 km
  • The Welcome Inn0.4 km
  • The Royal Inn0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Par Beach Cafe0.9 km
  • SJ's Coffee House0.7 km
  • Sweet Grill0.8 km
  • The Coffee Shop0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Golden Wok0.6 km
  • Vals Place0.5 km
  • YG'S0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Par0.8 km
  • Luxulyan5.4 km
  • St Austell5.9 km

Bus Stops

  • The Par Inn0.1 km
  • The Par Inn0.2 km
  • Moorland Rd & Par Green Jctn0.3 km
  • Moorland Rd & Par Green Jctn0.3 km
  • Community Church0.3 km