PL25 3BL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Oaktree Close, 0.2km from Holmbush 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 3BL offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 52 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 73% 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 £360k.
Census 2021 statistics for PL25 3BL are sourced from Output Area E00096225 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OAKTREE CLOSE, PL25 3BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKTREE CLOSE, PL25 3BL.
225
52
£ 35,800 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL25 3BL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates PL25 3BL — age 52, 73% ownership, 26% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 3BL. The average age is 52.0. 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
£ 312,500
4 sales · Mean £ 316,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL25 3BL has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Charlestown Primary School
Penrice Academy
Sandy Hill Academy
Bishop Bronescombe CofE School
Mount Charles School
Restormel Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Spar0.8 km
- Booker Cash & Carry0.5 km
- Jewson Ltd0.6 km
- Niles Bakery0.2 km
- Niles Bakery And Cafe0.3 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Holmbush Inn0.2 km
- Rashleigh Arms Hotel0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Cafe Vibe0.3 km
- Pine Lodge Gardens Tea Room And Farm Shop0.9 km
- Tesco Customer Cafe0.4 km
- BB's At Charlies0.5 km
- Charlies Boat House0.8 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl UK0.4 km
- Tesco0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Chinese Kitchen0.2 km
- Holmbush Fish Bar0.2 km
- Spice1.0 km
- Vons Coffee House0.2 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Driftwood0.7 km
- Pier House Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Austell2.2 km
- Par4.3 km
- Luxulyan5.8 km
Bus Stops
- Holmbush Arch Road0.1 km
- Holmbush Arch Road0.1 km
- Holmbush Inn0.2 km
- Holmbush Inn0.2 km
- Tesco0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL253BL · Data under Open Government Licence