Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

SANDY HILL, PL25 3AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SANDY HILL, PL25 3AT.

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Population

233

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 35,800 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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5/10
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7/10
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5/10
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4/10
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3/10
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4/10
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10/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

PL25 3AT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 53, 83% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 63.5% year-on-year.

home £249,571 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL25 3AT is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Sandy Hill, 0.1km from Sandy Bottom 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 3AT represents 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £249k, up 63.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL25 3AT are sourced from Output Area E00096222 (shared with 8 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 3AT. 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

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 224,000

3 sales · Mean £ 258,666

Semi-Detached

£ 230,000

4 sales · Mean £ 228,750

Terraced

£ 190,000

1 sales · Mean £ 190,000

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

PL25 3AT has low crime rates — 26 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.

Violence and sexual offences79
Anti-social behaviour11
Other theft11
Drugs8
Vehicle crime8

school Local Schools

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Sandy Hill Academy

Outstanding401 pupils0.0 km
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Penrice Academy

Outstanding1425 pupils0.6 km
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Mount Charles School

Good378 pupils0.6 km
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Restormel Academy

Good18 pupils0.7 km
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Bishop Bronescombe CofE School

Good321 pupils0.8 km
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Carclaze Community Primary School

Good392 pupils0.9 km
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Poltair School

Requires Improvement767 pupils1.1 km
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Charlestown Primary School

Good400 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Crossways B And B0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Yummy Interiors0.6 km
  • OGYI0.2 km
  • Parkinson's MCB Bethel Monthly Drop-In0.5 km
  • Cafe Vibe0.8 km
  • Capitol Bingo Club0.7 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Asda0.8 km
  • Lidl UK0.7 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza1.0 km
  • Kungs Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • Chinese Kitchen0.7 km
  • Chinese Wok St Austell0.3 km
  • Fortune House0.5 km
  • + 5 more
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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Costcutter0.6 km
  • L G T & V M Pearce & Son Butchers0.4 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.6 km
  • Spar0.6 km
  • Twists Bakehouse And The Cornish Butcher1.0 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • St Austell Football & Social Club1.0 km
  • Duke Of Cornwall0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Austell1.3 km
  • Par5.0 km
  • Luxulyan5.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Carlyon Arms0.0 km
  • Carlyon Arms0.0 km
  • Sandy Hill School0.2 km
  • Sandy Hill School0.2 km
  • Lytton Place0.3 km