PL25 3BQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Cormorant Drive, 0.4km from Bethel in St Austell. Administratively it sits within St Austell Bethel & Holmbush ward and the St Austell and Newquay constituency.
For serious buyers, PL25 3BQ is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An established, mature community with an average age of 56 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 76% 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 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £307k.
Census 2021 statistics for PL25 3BQ are sourced from Output Area E00096224 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CORMORANT DRIVE, PL25 3BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CORMORANT DRIVE, PL25 3BQ.
271
56
£ 35,800 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL25 3BQ 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
Average age 56, 76% owned. PL25 3BQ is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL25 3BQ. The average age is 56.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 285,000
7 sales · Mean £ 281,714
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL25 3BQ has low crime rates — 37 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
Penrice Academy
Sandy Hill Academy
Mount Charles School
Bishop Bronescombe CofE School
Charlestown Primary School
Restormel Academy
Carclaze Community Primary School
Poltair School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- L G T & V M Pearce & Son Butchers0.8 km
- Spar0.6 km
- Booker Cash & Carry0.8 km
- Jewson Ltd0.8 km
- Niles Bakery0.2 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- OGYI0.6 km
- Cafe Vibe0.4 km
- Tesco Customer Cafe0.3 km
- The New Taj0.7 km
- Treacle's Sandwich Bar And Cafe0.9 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Duke Of Cornwall0.8 km
- Holmbush Inn0.5 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl UK0.3 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Asda0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Chinese Kitchen0.2 km
- Chinese Wok St Austell0.7 km
- Fortune House0.7 km
- Francine's0.6 km
- Holmbush Fish Bar0.2 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Crossways B And B0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Austell1.7 km
- Par4.7 km
- Luxulyan5.7 km
Bus Stops
- Car Wash0.2 km
- Holmbush Road0.2 km
- Car Wash0.2 km
- Holmbush Road0.2 km
- Tesco Store0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL253BQ · Data under Open Government Licence