PL24 2DT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Penarwyn Road, 0.1km 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 2DT 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. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £203k, down 28.0% 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 2DT are sourced from Output Area E00096312 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PENARWYN ROAD, PL24 2DT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENARWYN ROAD, PL24 2DT.
349
41
£ 37,900 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL24 2DT 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
Social renting makes up 52% of tenure in PL24 2DT — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending down 28.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL24 2DT. 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
Terraced
£ 180,000
2 sales · Mean £ 180,000
Semi-Detached
£ 211,250
2 sales · Mean £ 211,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL24 2DT has low crime rates — 38 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Mace Store0.2 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 Lords0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- The Coffee Shop0.7 km
- The Jolly Roger0.8 km
- Ramshackle Rosie0.9 km
- The Gardeners' Kitchen At Par Garden Centre0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- East Crinnis Holiday Park0.8 km
- KD Chinese0.4 km
- YG'S0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Par1.3 km
- Luxulyan4.7 km
- St Austell5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Doubletrees School0.2 km
- Doubletrees School0.2 km
- Trenython Road0.3 km
- Trenython Road0.3 km
- Penarwyn Woods0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PL242DT · Data under Open Government Licence