PL25 3BJ is a mixed residential area located 0.2km from Holmbush in St Austell. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within St Austell Bethel & Holmbush ward and the St Austell and Newquay constituency.
PL25 3BJ is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a mining and quarrying facilities zone — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. Residents average 52 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for PL25 3BJ are sourced from Output Area E00096081 (shared with 369 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PL25 3BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL25 3BJ.
471
52
£ 44,100 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL25 3BJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
PL25 3BJ is an established family neighbourhood — 68% owner-occupation and an average age of 52 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL25 3BJ. The average age is 51.8. 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 demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PL25 3BJ is moderate at 57 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
Charlestown Primary School
Bishop Bronescombe CofE School
Penrice Academy
Sandy Hill Academy
Mount Charles School
Restormel Academy
Carclaze Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Tall Ships Creamery1.0 km
- Spar0.6 km
- Booker Cash & Carry0.3 km
- Jewson Ltd0.3 km
- Niles Bakery0.3 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Driftwood0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Rashleigh Arms Hotel1.0 km
- Holmbush Inn0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- BB's At Charlies0.8 km
- Dough Buoys Pizzeria1.0 km
- East Meets West0.9 km
- Eastern Paradise0.9 km
- Edies Kitchen0.9 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl UK0.2 km
- Tesco0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Chinese Kitchen0.3 km
- Holmbush Fish Bar0.3 km
- Vons Coffee House0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Austell2.2 km
- Par4.2 km
- Luxulyan5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Bucklers lane0.1 km
- Bucklers Lane0.1 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Holmbush Inn0.2 km
- Holmbush Inn0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL253BJ · Data under Open Government Licence