PL24 2DG is a safe, established residential area on Penarwyn Woods, 0.3km from Doubletrees in St Blazey. Administratively it sits within St Blazey ward and the St Austell and Newquay constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in PL24, PL24 2DG offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 80% 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 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £425k.
Census 2021 statistics for PL24 2DG are sourced from Output Area E00096315 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PENARWYN WOODS, PL24 2DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENARWYN WOODS, PL24 2DG.
272
46
£ 37,900 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PL24 2DG spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. £425k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL24 2DG. The average age is 46.0. 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
£ 323,000
4 sales · Mean £ 338,000
Terraced
£ 242,500
1 sales · Mean £ 242,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL24 2DG has low crime rates — 31 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
Doubletrees School
Biscovey Academy
Biscovey Nursery and Infants' Academy
Tywardreath School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Mace Store0.4 km
- MJ's Bakery0.6 km
- Richards Fruit and Veg0.6 km
- Walter Bailey (Par)1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Penarth Guest House0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Par Inn0.8 km
- The Four Lords0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- The Coffee Shop0.6 km
- The Jolly Roger0.8 km
- Ramshackle Rosie0.9 km
- The Gardeners' Kitchen At Par Garden Centre0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- East Crinnis Holiday Park0.9 km
- KD Chinese0.7 km
- YG'S0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Par1.1 km
- Luxulyan4.8 km
- St Austell5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Penarwyn Woods0.1 km
- Penarwyn Woods0.1 km
- Polgover Way0.1 km
- Polgover Way0.1 km
- Playing Field0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PL242DG · Data under Open Government Licence