Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

THE MOUNT, PL24 2BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE MOUNT, PL24 2BY.

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 2BY 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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PL24 2BY spans multiple life stages — average age 53, moderate ownership and renting. £422k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 39.3% year-on-year.

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

PL24 2BY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Mount, 0.3km from Par in Cornwall. Administratively it sits within St Blazey ward and the St Austell and Newquay constituency.

For serious buyers, PL24 2BY is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 87% 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £422k, down 39.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL24 2BY 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 2BY. 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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 355,000

7 sales · Mean £ 372,000

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

PL24 2BY has low crime rates — 21 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 offences25
Anti-social behaviour9
Other theft7
Criminal damage and arson6
Public order2

school Local Schools

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Doubletrees School

Good99 pupils0.7 km
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Biscovey Academy

Outstanding279 pupils0.7 km
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Biscovey Nursery and Infants' Academy

Good189 pupils0.7 km
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Tywardreath School

Good295 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Mace Store0.8 km
  • MJ's Bakery0.3 km
  • Par Green Stores0.6 km
  • Richards Fruit and Veg0.3 km
  • Spar1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Par Inn0.3 km
  • The Welcome Inn0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • SJ's Coffee House0.9 km
  • Sweet Grill0.9 km
  • The Coffee Shop0.9 km
  • Ramshackle Rosie1.0 km
  • The Gardeners' Kitchen At Par Garden Centre0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Golden Wok0.8 km
  • Vals Place0.7 km
  • YG'S0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Par0.9 km
  • Luxulyan5.3 km
  • St Austell5.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Community Church0.3 km
  • Community Church0.3 km
  • The Par Inn0.3 km
  • The Par Inn0.3 km
  • Polgover Way0.4 km