PL25 3AU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Mitchell Road, 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 53 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for PL25 3AU are sourced from Output Area E00096222 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MITCHELL ROAD, PL25 3AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MITCHELL ROAD, PL25 3AU.
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
PL25 3AU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 53, 83% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL25 3AU. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL25 3AU has low crime rates — 38 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
Penrice Academy
Restormel 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
11 nearby- Yummy Interiors0.5 km
- OGYI0.1 km
- Parkinson's MCB Bethel Monthly Drop-In0.6 km
- Cafe Vibe1.0 km
- Capitol Bingo Club0.6 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda0.6 km
- Lidl UK0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Kungs Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- Chinese Kitchen0.8 km
- Chinese Wok St Austell0.1 km
- Fortune House0.3 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Costcutter0.5 km
- L G T & V M Pearce & Son Butchers0.3 km
- Morrisons Daily0.6 km
- Spar0.8 km
- Nile Bakery0.6 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- St Austell Football & Social Club0.8 km
- Duke Of Cornwall0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Austell1.2 km
- Par5.1 km
- Luxulyan5.7 km
Bus Stops
- Sandy Hill School0.1 km
- Sandy Hill School0.1 km
- Lytton Place0.1 km
- Partco0.2 km
- Partco0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL253AU · Data under Open Government Licence