PL25 3BX is a safe, established residential area on Retallick Meadows, 0.2km from Boldventure in St Austell. Administratively it sits within St Austell Bethel & Holmbush ward and the St Austell and Newquay constituency.
For serious buyers, PL25 3BX is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 90% 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 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £376k.
Census 2021 statistics for PL25 3BX are sourced from Output Area E00172807 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RETALLICK MEADOWS, PL25 3BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RETALLICK MEADOWS, PL25 3BX.
415
39
£ 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates PL25 3BX — age 39, 90% ownership, 9% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £376k 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 3BX. The average age is 38.9. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 250,000
10 sales · Mean £ 285,800
Semi-Detached
£ 188,000
5 sales · Mean £ 186,690
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL25 3BX has low crime rates — 32 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
Bishop Bronescombe CofE School
Sandy Hill Academy
Charlestown Primary School
Penrice Academy
Carclaze Community Primary School
Mount Charles School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Spar0.4 km
- Booker Cash & Carry0.6 km
- Jewson Ltd0.6 km
- Niles Bakery0.8 km
- Niles Bakery And Cafe0.7 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Boscundle Manor1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Cornwall Footballgolf0.5 km
- Cafe Vibe0.6 km
- Pine Lodge Gardens Tea Room And Farm Shop0.9 km
- Tesco Customer Cafe0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Holmbush Inn0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl UK0.5 km
- Tesco0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Chinese Kitchen0.8 km
- Holmbush Fish Bar0.8 km
- Vons Coffee House0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Austell2.3 km
- Par4.0 km
- Luxulyan5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Jubilee Meadow0.2 km
- Chapel Field0.2 km
- Chapel Field0.2 km
- Killyvarder Way0.3 km
- Killyvarder Way0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PL253BX · Data under Open Government Licence