Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

FOUNDRY DRIVE, PL25 3BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOUNDRY DRIVE, PL25 3BS.

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Population

433

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 44,100 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL25 3BS represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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8/10
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4/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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7/10
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6/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. PL25 3BS's low deprivation rank, 71% ownership, and £310k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 21.4% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL25 3BS is a sought-after residential area on Foundry Drive, 0.4km from Holmbush in St Austell. Administratively it sits within Mevagissey & St Austell Bay ward and the St Austell and Newquay constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in PL25, PL25 3BS offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 71% 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 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £310k, down 21.4% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for PL25 3BS are sourced from Output Area E00182765 (shared with 19 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 3BS. The average age is 45.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 203,250

18 sales · Mean £ 208,653

Detached

£ 412,500

5 sales · Mean £ 380,700

Semi-Detached

£ 285,000

1 sales · Mean £ 285,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

PL25 3BS has low crime rates — 48 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 offences28
Shoplifting19
Other theft10
Public order10
Anti-social behaviour7

school Local Schools

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Penrice Academy

Outstanding1425 pupils0.5 km
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Charlestown Primary School

Good400 pupils0.6 km
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Mount Charles School

Good378 pupils0.8 km
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Sandy Hill Academy

Outstanding401 pupils0.9 km
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Bishop Bronescombe CofE School

Good321 pupils1.1 km
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Restormel Academy

Good18 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Spar0.9 km
  • Booker Cash & Carry0.7 km
  • Jewson Ltd0.8 km
  • Niles Bakery0.3 km
  • Niles Bakery And Cafe0.5 km
  • + 4 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Holmbush Inn0.4 km
  • Rashleigh Arms Hotel0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Cafe Vibe0.5 km
  • Tesco Customer Cafe0.6 km
  • The New Taj1.0 km
  • BB's At Charlies0.4 km
  • Charlies Boat House0.7 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Lidl UK0.6 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Asda0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Chinese Kitchen0.3 km
  • Fortune House1.0 km
  • Francine's0.9 km
  • Holmbush Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Spice0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Crossways B And B0.8 km
  • Driftwood0.8 km
  • Pier House Hotel0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Austell2.0 km
  • Par4.5 km
  • Luxulyan6.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Church0.1 km
  • Church0.1 km
  • Foundry Parc0.1 km
  • Opp Foundry Parc0.1 km
  • Holmbush Arch Road0.2 km