Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

CHOUGH CRESCENT, PL25 3AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHOUGH CRESCENT, PL25 3AY.

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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

No single demographic signal dominates PL25 3AY — age 53, 83% ownership, 15% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 19.2% year-on-year.

home £324,500 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL25 3AY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Chough Crescent, 0.1km from Sandy Bottom in St Austell. Administratively it sits within St Austell Bethel & Holmbush ward and the St Austell and Newquay constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in PL25, PL25 3AY offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 53 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 83% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £324k, down 19.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL25 3AY 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 3AY. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 275,000

7 sales · Mean £ 284,071

Detached

£ 215,000

10 sales · Mean £ 252,950

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

PL25 3AY has low crime rates — 29 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 offences86
Anti-social behaviour17
Other theft11
Drugs9
Criminal damage and arson8

school Local Schools

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Sandy Hill Academy

Outstanding401 pupils0.1 km
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Penrice Academy

Outstanding1425 pupils0.5 km
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Mount Charles School

Good378 pupils0.6 km
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Restormel Academy

Good18 pupils0.8 km
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Bishop Bronescombe CofE School

Good321 pupils0.9 km
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Carclaze Community Primary School

Good392 pupils1.0 km
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Poltair School

Requires Improvement767 pupils1.1 km
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Charlestown Primary School

Good400 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Crossways B And B0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • The Galley Charlestown Ltd1.0 km
  • Yummy Interiors0.5 km
  • OGYI0.2 km
  • Parkinson's MCB Bethel Monthly Drop-In0.6 km
  • Cafe Vibe0.8 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Asda0.7 km
  • Lidl UK0.6 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • Kungs Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • Chinese Kitchen0.7 km
  • Chinese Wok St Austell0.3 km
  • Fortune House0.5 km
  • + 5 more
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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Costcutter0.7 km
  • L G T & V M Pearce & Son Butchers0.4 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.7 km
  • Spar0.6 km
  • Nile Bakery0.7 km
  • + 4 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Duke Of Cornwall0.6 km
  • Holmbush Inn0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Austell1.4 km
  • Par4.9 km
  • Luxulyan5.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Carlyon Arms0.1 km
  • Carlyon Arms0.1 km
  • Sandy Hill School0.2 km
  • Sandy Hill School0.2 km
  • Lytton Place0.3 km