PL24 2DB is a safe, established residential area on Lamellyn Road, 0.1km from Biscovey in St Blazey. Administratively it sits within St Blazey ward and the St Austell and Newquay constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, PL24 2DB is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 67% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £220k.
Census 2021 statistics for PL24 2DB are sourced from Output Area E00096300 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LAMELLYN ROAD, PL24 2DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAMELLYN ROAD, PL24 2DB.
211
44
£ 37,900 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL24 2DB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
PL24 2DB has a significant social housing presence — 67% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL24 2DB. The average age is 44.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 167,500
2 sales · Mean £ 167,500
Terraced
£ 136,950
1 sales · Mean £ 136,950
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL24 2DB has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. 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 Store0.3 km
- MJ's Bakery0.9 km
- Richards Fruit and Veg0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Penarth Guest House0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Four Lords0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- East Crinnis Holiday Park0.4 km
- KD Chinese0.6 km
- YG'S0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Ramshackle Rosie0.5 km
- The Gardeners' Kitchen At Par Garden Centre0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Par1.5 km
- St Austell4.9 km
- Luxulyan5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Trenython Road0.2 km
- Trenython Road0.2 km
- School Close0.2 km
- School Close0.2 km
- Penarwyn Woods0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PL242DB · Data under Open Government Licence