PL25 3BW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Bownder Vean, 0.3km from Sandy Bottom in St Austell. Administratively it sits within St Austell Bethel & Holmbush ward and the St Austell and Newquay constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £140k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for PL25 3BW are sourced from Output Area E00096073 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOWNDER VEAN, PL25 3BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOWNDER VEAN, PL25 3BW.
250
52
£ 44,100 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates PL25 3BW — age 52, 86% ownership, 13% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £140k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL25 3BW. The average age is 52.2. 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
Flat
£ 126,000
5 sales · Mean £ 128,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL25 3BW has low crime rates — 22 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
Carclaze Community Primary School
Penrice Academy
Mount Charles School
Restormel Academy
Poltair School
Charlestown Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Crossways B And B1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Yummy Interiors0.9 km
- OGYI0.4 km
- Parkinson's MCB Bethel Monthly Drop-In0.4 km
- Cafe Vibe0.8 km
- Capitol Bingo Club1.0 km
- + 3 more
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 Austell0.6 km
- Fortune House0.8 km
- Francine's0.6 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Duke Of Cornwall0.9 km
- Holmbush Inn1.0 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl UK0.6 km
- Tesco0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Austell1.6 km
- Par4.8 km
- Luxulyan5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Carlyon Arms0.2 km
- Carlyon Arms0.2 km
- Bethel Road0.3 km
- Bethel Road0.3 km
- Brockstone Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: PL253BW · Data under Open Government Licence