Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

CORMORANT DRIVE, PL25 3BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CORMORANT DRIVE, PL25 3BQ.

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Population

271

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 35,800 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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6/10
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6/10
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4/10
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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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9/10
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8/10
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4/10
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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.

home £307,500 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences41
Shoplifting19
Anti-social behaviour16
Public order15
Other theft13

school Local Schools

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Penrice Academy

Outstanding1425 pupils0.4 km
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Sandy Hill Academy

Outstanding401 pupils0.5 km
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Mount Charles School

Good378 pupils0.6 km
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Bishop Bronescombe CofE School

Good321 pupils0.8 km
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Charlestown Primary School

Good400 pupils0.9 km
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Restormel Academy

Good18 pupils1.1 km
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Carclaze Community Primary School

Good392 pupils1.4 km
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Poltair School

Requires Improvement767 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Duke Of Cornwall0.8 km
  • Holmbush Inn0.5 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Lidl UK0.3 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Asda0.7 km
fastfood

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

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