Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

PENHALIGON WAY, PL25 3AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENHALIGON WAY, PL25 3AR.

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Population

422

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 44,100 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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5/10
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4/10
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9/10
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4/10
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4/10
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10/10
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6/10
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8/10
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Area Character

PL25 3AR is an established family neighbourhood — 71% owner-occupation and an average age of 46 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £428k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 7.6% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL25 3AR is a sought-after residential area on Penhaligon Way, 0.3km from Slades in St Austell. Administratively it sits within St Austell Bethel & Holmbush ward and the St Austell and Newquay constituency.

For families considering a move, PL25 3AR represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £428k, down 7.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL25 3AR are sourced from Output Area E00096082 (shared with 9 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 PL25 3AR. The average age is 46.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.3%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 355,000

1 sales · Mean £ 355,000

Detached

£ 388,000

12 sales · Mean £ 381,625

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

PL25 3AR has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences82
Other theft15
Anti-social behaviour12
Criminal damage and arson10
Shoplifting10

school Local Schools

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Sandy Hill Academy

Outstanding401 pupils0.2 km
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Carclaze Community Primary School

Good392 pupils0.7 km
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Restormel Academy

Good18 pupils0.8 km
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Mount Charles School

Good378 pupils0.8 km
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Penrice Academy

Outstanding1425 pupils0.8 km
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Bishop Bronescombe CofE School

Good321 pupils0.9 km
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Poltair School

Requires Improvement767 pupils1.0 km
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Charlestown Primary School

Good400 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Crossways B And B0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Yummy Interiors0.8 km
  • CJ's Coffee Shop0.9 km
  • Cloisters Restaurant0.9 km
  • OGYI0.3 km
  • Parkinson's MCB Bethel Monthly Drop-In0.3 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Asda1.0 km
  • Lidl UK0.8 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Costcutter0.6 km
  • L G T & V M Pearce & Son Butchers0.4 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.4 km
  • Spar0.6 km
  • Twists Bakehouse And The Cornish Butcher0.8 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • St Austell Football & Social Club0.9 km
  • Duke Of Cornwall0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Kungs Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
  • Chinese Kitchen0.9 km
  • Chinese Wok St Austell0.4 km
  • Fortune House0.6 km
  • Francine's0.5 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Austell1.3 km
  • Par5.0 km
  • Luxulyan5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Carlyon Arms0.2 km
  • Carlyon Arms0.2 km
  • Sandy Hill School0.2 km
  • Sandy Hill School0.2 km
  • Aldi0.3 km