PL24 2DS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Doubletrees in St Blazey. Administratively it sits within St Blazey ward and the St Austell and Newquay constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, PL24 2DS is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 52% 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 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £243k, down 63.7% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for PL24 2DS are sourced from Output Area E00096312 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PL24 2DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL24 2DS.
349
41
£ 37,900 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL24 2DS 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 2DS has a significant social housing presence — 52% 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. Property prices are trending down 63.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL24 2DS. The average age is 41.4. 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
Detached
£ 376,000
5 sales · Mean £ 565,900
Terraced
£ 120,000
3 sales · Mean £ 119,666
Flat
£ 87,500
2 sales · Mean £ 87,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL24 2DS has low crime rates — 34 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 Store0.3 km
- MJ's Bakery0.7 km
- Richards Fruit and Veg0.7 km
- Walter Bailey (Par)0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Penarth Guest House0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Par Inn0.9 km
- The Four Lords0.6 km
- St Blazey AFC0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- The Coffee Shop0.5 km
- The Jolly Roger0.7 km
- Ramshackle Rosie1.0 km
- The Gardeners' Kitchen At Par Garden Centre1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- East Crinnis Holiday Park0.9 km
- KD Chinese0.6 km
- YG'S0.7 km
- Chrisseys1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Par1.1 km
- Luxulyan4.7 km
- St Austell5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Playing Field0.2 km
- Playing Field0.2 km
- Penarwyn Woods0.2 km
- Doubletrees School0.2 km
- Penarwyn Woods0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL242DS · Data under Open Government Licence