PL25 3AZ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Kingfisher Drive, 0.3km 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 3AZ offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 64 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 88% 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 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £375k, up 2.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PL25 3AZ are sourced from Output Area E00096219 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KINGFISHER DRIVE, PL25 3AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINGFISHER DRIVE, PL25 3AZ.
205
64
£ 35,800 /yr
29%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL25 3AZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Average age 64, 88% owned. PL25 3AZ is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £375k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending up 2.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL25 3AZ. The average age is 64.1. 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
£ 375,000
2 sales · Mean £ 375,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL25 3AZ has low crime rates — 28 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
Charlestown Primary School
Carclaze Community Primary School
Poltair School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Costcutter0.8 km
- L G T & V M Pearce & Son Butchers0.6 km
- Morrisons Daily0.9 km
- Spar0.6 km
- Nile Bakery0.8 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- OGYI0.4 km
- Parkinson's MCB Bethel Monthly Drop-In0.8 km
- Cafe Vibe0.6 km
- Capitol Bingo Club0.8 km
- St Austell Leisure Centre1.0 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Duke Of Cornwall0.6 km
- Holmbush Inn0.8 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl UK0.5 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Asda0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Chinese Kitchen0.5 km
- Chinese Wok St Austell0.4 km
- Fortune House0.5 km
- Francine's0.4 km
- Holmbush Fish Bar0.5 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Crossways B And B0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Austell1.5 km
- Par4.8 km
- Luxulyan5.8 km
Bus Stops
- Car Wash0.2 km
- Car Wash0.2 km
- Penrice School0.3 km
- Carlyon Arms0.3 km
- Carlyon Arms0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PL253AZ · Data under Open Government Licence