Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

GANNET DRIVE, PL25 3BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GANNET DRIVE, PL25 3BE.

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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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PL25 3BE spans multiple life stages — average age 53, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 6.6% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL25 3BE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Gannet Drive, 0.2km 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 3BE 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 53 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £305k, up 6.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL25 3BE 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 3BE. 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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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

£ 305,000

9 sales · Mean £ 295,555

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

PL25 3BE has low crime rates — 31 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 offences83
Anti-social behaviour17
Other theft10
Public order9
Drugs8

school Local Schools

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Sandy Hill Academy

Outstanding401 pupils0.2 km
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Penrice Academy

Outstanding1425 pupils0.4 km
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Mount Charles School

Good378 pupils0.5 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 pupils1.1 km
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Poltair School

Requires Improvement767 pupils1.2 km
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Charlestown Primary School

Good400 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Crossways B And B0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • The Galley Charlestown Ltd0.8 km
  • Yummy Interiors0.4 km
  • OGYI0.3 km
  • Parkinson's MCB Bethel Monthly Drop-In0.7 km
  • Cafe Vibe0.8 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Asda0.6 km
  • Lidl UK0.6 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • Kungs Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
  • Chinese Kitchen0.6 km
  • Chinese Wok St Austell0.3 km
  • Fortune House0.4 km
  • + 5 more
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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Costcutter0.7 km
  • L G T & V M Pearce & Son Butchers0.5 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.8 km
  • Spar0.7 km
  • Nile Bakery0.7 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Duke Of Cornwall0.5 km
  • Holmbush Inn0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Austell1.4 km
  • Par4.9 km
  • Luxulyan5.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Carlyon Arms0.2 km
  • Carlyon Arms0.2 km
  • Partco0.3 km
  • Sandy Hill School0.3 km
  • Car Wash0.3 km