PL25 3BU is a sought-after residential area located 0.4km from Holmbush in St Austell. Administratively it sits within Mevagissey & St Austell Bay ward and the St Austell and Newquay constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, PL25 3BU is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 3BU are sourced from Output Area E00182822 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PL25 3BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL25 3BU.
112
42
£ 44,100 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 38% of tenure in PL25 3BU — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL25 3BU. The average age is 42.4. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL25 3BU has low crime rates — 36 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
Charlestown Primary School
Mount Charles School
Sandy Hill Academy
Bishop Bronescombe CofE School
Restormel Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Spar1.0 km
- Booker Cash & Carry0.8 km
- Jewson Ltd0.9 km
- Niles Bakery0.3 km
- Niles Bakery And Cafe0.6 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- OGYI1.0 km
- Cafe Vibe0.5 km
- Tesco Customer Cafe0.6 km
- The New Taj0.9 km
- BB's At Charlies0.4 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Duke Of Cornwall1.0 km
- Holmbush Inn0.5 km
- Rashleigh Arms Hotel0.6 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl UK0.6 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Asda0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Chinese Kitchen0.3 km
- Chinese Wok St Austell1.0 km
- Fortune House0.9 km
- Francine's0.9 km
- Holmbush Fish Bar0.3 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Crossways B And B0.8 km
- Driftwood0.9 km
- Pier House Hotel0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Austell1.9 km
- Par4.6 km
- Luxulyan6.0 km
Bus Stops
- Foundry Parc0.1 km
- Opp Foundry Parc0.1 km
- Church0.1 km
- Church0.1 km
- Holmbush Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL253BU · Data under Open Government Licence