PL25 3BG is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Gannet Drive, 0.1km from Sandy Bottom in St Austell. Administratively it sits within St Austell Bethel & Holmbush ward and the St Austell and Newquay constituency.
For families considering a move, PL25 3BG represents a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £175k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for PL25 3BG are sourced from Output Area E00096222 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GANNET DRIVE, PL25 3BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GANNET DRIVE, PL25 3BG.
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
PL25 3BG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 53, 83% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL25 3BG. 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
Terraced
£ 175,000
1 sales · Mean £ 175,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL25 3BG has low crime rates — 37 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
Bishop Bronescombe CofE School
Restormel Academy
Carclaze Community Primary School
Charlestown Primary School
Poltair School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Crossways B And B0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- The Galley Charlestown Ltd0.8 km
- Yummy Interiors0.5 km
- OGYI0.4 km
- Parkinson's MCB Bethel Monthly Drop-In0.7 km
- Cafe Vibe0.6 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda0.7 km
- Lidl UK0.5 km
- Tesco0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- Kungs Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
- Chinese Kitchen0.5 km
- Chinese Wok St Austell0.4 km
- Fortune House0.5 km
- + 5 more
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
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Duke Of Cornwall0.6 km
- Holmbush Inn0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Austell1.5 km
- Par4.8 km
- Luxulyan5.7 km
Bus Stops
- Carlyon Arms0.2 km
- Carlyon Arms0.2 km
- Car Wash0.3 km
- Car Wash0.3 km
- Sandy Hill School0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PL253BG · Data under Open Government Licence