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.
CHOUGH CRESCENT, PL25 3AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHOUGH CRESCENT, PL25 3AY.
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
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Sandy Hill Academy
Penrice Academy
Mount Charles School
Restormel Academy
Bishop Bronescombe CofE School
Carclaze Community Primary School
Poltair School
Charlestown Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Crossways B And B0.6 km
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
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda0.7 km
- Lidl UK0.6 km
- Tesco0.6 km
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: PL253AY · Data under Open Government Licence