Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

PAR LANE, PL24 2DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PAR LANE, PL24 2DN.

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Population

412

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 37,900 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: PL24 2DN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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6/10
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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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5/10
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3/10
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8/10
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7/10
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1/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates PL24 2DN — age 40, 76% ownership, 22% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 57.8% year-on-year.

home £290,000 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL24 2DN is a safe, established residential area on Par Lane, 0.4km from Par in St Blazey. Administratively it sits within St Blazey ward and the St Austell and Newquay constituency.

For families considering a move, PL24 2DN represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £290k, up 57.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL24 2DN are sourced from Output Area E00096311 (shared with 15 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 2DN. The average age is 39.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 268,500

2 sales · Mean £ 268,500

Semi-Detached

£ 225,000

1 sales · Mean £ 225,000

Terraced

£ 235,000

1 sales · Mean £ 235,000

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

PL24 2DN has low crime rates — 25 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 offences40
Anti-social behaviour18
Criminal damage and arson9
Other theft7
Public order5

school Local Schools

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Doubletrees School

Good99 pupils0.5 km
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Biscovey Academy

Outstanding279 pupils0.8 km
P

Biscovey Nursery and Infants' Academy

Good189 pupils0.8 km
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Tywardreath School

Good295 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Mace Store0.8 km
  • MJ's Bakery0.2 km
  • Par Green Stores0.6 km
  • Richards Fruit and Veg0.2 km
  • Spar0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Par Inn0.4 km
  • The Welcome Inn0.6 km
  • The Royal Inn0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • SJ's Coffee House0.9 km
  • Sweet Grill0.7 km
  • The Coffee Shop0.6 km
  • The Jolly Roger0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Golden Wok0.8 km
  • Vals Place0.6 km
  • YG'S0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Par0.7 km
  • Luxulyan5.1 km
  • St Austell5.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Community Church0.1 km
  • Community Church0.1 km
  • Chyandor Close0.3 km
  • Chyandor Close0.3 km
  • The Par Inn0.3 km