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.
PENHALIGON WAY, PL25 3AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENHALIGON WAY, PL25 3AR.
422
46
£ 44,100 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Sandy Hill Academy
Carclaze Community Primary School
Restormel Academy
Mount Charles School
Penrice Academy
Bishop Bronescombe CofE School
Poltair School
Charlestown Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Crossways B And B0.9 km
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
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda1.0 km
- Lidl UK0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
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
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- St Austell Football & Social Club0.9 km
- Duke Of Cornwall0.7 km
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
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Postcode Profile: PL253AR · Data under Open Government Licence