PL25 3BB 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. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Average age 56 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £280k.
Census 2021 statistics for PL25 3BB are sourced from Output Area E00096220 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CORMORANT DRIVE, PL25 3BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CORMORANT DRIVE, PL25 3BB.
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
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 87% owner-occupation and an average age of 56, PL25 3BB is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL25 3BB. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 280,000
3 sales · Mean £ 283,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL25 3BB has low crime rates — 32 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- Costcutter0.8 km
- L G T & V M Pearce & Son Butchers0.6 km
- Morrisons Daily0.9 km
- Spar0.7 km
- Nile Bakery0.8 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- OGYI0.4 km
- Parkinson's MCB Bethel Monthly Drop-In0.8 km
- Cafe Vibe0.7 km
- Capitol Bingo Club0.8 km
- St Austell Leisure Centre0.9 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Duke Of Cornwall0.5 km
- Holmbush Inn0.8 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl UK0.6 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Asda0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Chinese Kitchen0.5 km
- Chinese Wok St Austell0.4 km
- Fortune House0.4 km
- Francine's0.3 km
- Holmbush Fish Bar0.5 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Crossways B And B0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Austell1.4 km
- Par4.9 km
- Luxulyan5.8 km
Bus Stops
- Car Wash0.2 km
- Car Wash0.2 km
- Penrice School0.2 km
- Partco0.3 km
- Carlyon Arms0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PL253BB · Data under Open Government Licence