PL24 2DA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Mount, 0.5km from Biscovey in Cornwall. Administratively it sits within St Blazey ward and the St Austell and Newquay constituency.
For serious buyers, PL24 2DA 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 average 53 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £640k.
Census 2021 statistics for PL24 2DA are sourced from Output Area E00182803 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE MOUNT, PL24 2DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE MOUNT, PL24 2DA.
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53
£ 37,900 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL24 2DA 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.
Area Character
PL24 2DA is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £640k, 87% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL24 2DA. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 640,000
1 sales · Mean £ 640,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL24 2DA has low crime rates — 18 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.
school Local Schools
Biscovey Academy
Biscovey Nursery and Infants' Academy
Doubletrees School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Mace Store0.6 km
- MJ's Bakery0.7 km
- Richards Fruit and Veg0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Penarth Guest House1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Par Inn0.8 km
- The Four Lords0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- East Crinnis Holiday Park0.6 km
- KD Chinese0.9 km
- YG'S0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Ramshackle Rosie0.5 km
- The Gardeners' Kitchen At Par Garden Centre0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Par1.3 km
- St Austell5.2 km
- Luxulyan5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Penarwyn Woods0.4 km
- Penarwyn Woods0.4 km
- Trenython Road0.4 km
- Trenython Road0.4 km
- Polgover Way0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: PL242DA · Data under Open Government Licence