PL25 3BA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cormorant Drive, 0.3km from Sandy Bottom in St Austell. Administratively it sits within St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles ward and the St Austell and Newquay constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents here average 56 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £296k, down 17.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PL25 3BA are sourced from Output Area E00096220 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CORMORANT DRIVE, PL25 3BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CORMORANT DRIVE, PL25 3BA.
258
56
£ 35,800 /yr
38%
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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
PL25 3BA is a settled retirement community — average age 56, 87% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 17.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL25 3BA. The average age is 56.1. 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
Terraced
£ 235,000
3 sales · Mean £ 217,333
Detached
£ 305,250
8 sales · Mean £ 302,812
Semi-Detached
£ 216,500
4 sales · Mean £ 228,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL25 3BA has low crime rates — 25 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
Penrice Academy
Sandy Hill 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- Costcutter0.9 km
- L G T & V M Pearce & Son Butchers0.7 km
- Spar0.7 km
- Booker Cash & Carry1.0 km
- Nile Bakery0.8 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- OGYI0.5 km
- Parkinson's MCB Bethel Monthly Drop-In0.9 km
- Cafe Vibe0.6 km
- Capitol Bingo Club0.8 km
- Tesco Customer Cafe0.5 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Duke Of Cornwall0.6 km
- Holmbush Inn0.7 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl UK0.5 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Asda0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Chinese Kitchen0.4 km
- Chinese Wok St Austell0.5 km
- Fortune House0.5 km
- Francine's0.4 km
- Holmbush Fish Bar0.4 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Crossways B And B0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Austell1.5 km
- Par4.8 km
- Luxulyan5.8 km
Bus Stops
- Car Wash0.1 km
- Car Wash0.1 km
- Penrice School0.2 km
- Chandlers Walk0.3 km
- Chandlers Walk0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PL253BA · Data under Open Government Licence