PL25 3AS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Sandy Hill, 0.2km from Polkyth in St Austell. Administratively it sits within St Austell Bethel & Holmbush ward and the St Austell and Newquay constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £212k, up 12.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PL25 3AS are sourced from Output Area E00096222 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SANDY HILL, PL25 3AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SANDY HILL, PL25 3AS.
233
53
£ 35,800 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PL25 3AS spans multiple life stages — average age 53, moderate ownership and renting. £212k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 12.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL25 3AS. The average age is 53.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 212,500
2 sales · Mean £ 212,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL25 3AS has low crime rates — 33 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.
school Local Schools
Sandy Hill Academy
Mount Charles School
Restormel Academy
Penrice Academy
Poltair School
Carclaze Community Primary School
Bishop Bronescombe CofE School
Charlestown Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Crossways B And B0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Yummy Interiors0.6 km
- CJ's Coffee Shop0.9 km
- Cloisters Restaurant0.9 km
- OGYI0.0 km
- Parkinson's MCB Bethel Monthly Drop-In0.5 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda0.7 km
- Lidl UK0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Kungs Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- Chinese Kitchen0.9 km
- Chinese Wok St Austell0.1 km
- Fortune House0.4 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Costcutter0.4 km
- L G T & V M Pearce & Son Butchers0.2 km
- Morrisons Daily0.5 km
- Spar0.8 km
- Twists Bakehouse And The Cornish Butcher0.9 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- St Austell Football & Social Club0.8 km
- St. Austell Brewery Visitor Centre1.0 km
- Duke Of Cornwall0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Austell1.1 km
- Par5.2 km
- Luxulyan5.7 km
Bus Stops
- Sandy Hill School0.1 km
- Sandy Hill School0.1 km
- Lytton Place0.1 km
- Aldi0.1 km
- Aldi0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: PL253AS · Data under Open Government Licence