PL25 3BP is a safe, established residential area on Springfield Close, 0.2km from Sandy Bottom in St Austell. Administratively it sits within St Austell Bethel & Holmbush ward and the St Austell and Newquay constituency.
Within the PL25 district, this postcode is characterised by a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £210k.
Census 2021 statistics for PL25 3BP are sourced from Output Area E00096080 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SPRINGFIELD CLOSE, PL25 3BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPRINGFIELD CLOSE, PL25 3BP.
240
39
£ 44,100 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL25 3BP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 51% owner-occupation and average age 39, PL25 3BP has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL25 3BP. The average age is 39.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 183,000
2 sales · Mean £ 183,000
Semi-Detached
£ 208,000
1 sales · Mean £ 208,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL25 3BP has low crime rates — 24 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
Bishop Bronescombe CofE School
Penrice Academy
Carclaze Community Primary School
Mount Charles School
Restormel Academy
Poltair School
Charlestown Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Crossways B And B0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Yummy Interiors0.8 km
- OGYI0.3 km
- Parkinson's MCB Bethel Monthly Drop-In0.4 km
- Cafe Vibe0.8 km
- Capitol Bingo Club0.9 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda1.0 km
- Lidl UK0.6 km
- Tesco0.6 km
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Costcutter0.8 km
- L G T & V M Pearce & Son Butchers0.6 km
- Morrisons Daily0.6 km
- Spar0.4 km
- Twists Bakehouse And The Cornish Butcher0.9 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Kungs Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- Chinese Kitchen0.8 km
- Chinese Wok St Austell0.5 km
- Fortune House0.7 km
- Francine's0.5 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Duke Of Cornwall0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Austell1.5 km
- Par4.8 km
- Luxulyan5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Carlyon Arms0.2 km
- Carlyon Arms0.2 km
- Sandy Hill School0.3 km
- Sandy Hill School0.3 km
- Bethel Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: PL253BP · Data under Open Government Licence