PL25 3BZ is a safe, established residential area on Retallick Meadows, 0.4km from Boldventure in St Austell. Administratively it sits within St Austell Bethel & Holmbush ward and the St Austell and Newquay constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in PL25, PL25 3BZ offers 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 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £417k, down 2.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PL25 3BZ are sourced from Output Area E00172807 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RETALLICK MEADOWS, PL25 3BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RETALLICK MEADOWS, PL25 3BZ.
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
PL25 3BZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 90% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £417k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 2.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL25 3BZ. 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
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 328,000
31 sales · Mean £ 341,514
Semi-Detached
£ 232,500
1 sales · Mean £ 232,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL25 3BZ has low crime rates — 33 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
Charlestown Primary School
Sandy Hill Academy
Penrice Academy
Carclaze Community Primary School
Mount Charles School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Spar0.5 km
- Booker Cash & Carry0.5 km
- Jewson Ltd0.5 km
- Niles Bakery0.8 km
- Niles Bakery And Cafe0.7 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Boscundle Manor0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Cornwall Footballgolf0.4 km
- St Austell Garden Centre0.9 km
- Cafe Vibe0.6 km
- Pine Lodge Gardens Tea Room And Farm Shop0.8 km
- Tesco Customer Cafe0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Holmbush Inn0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl UK0.6 km
- Tesco0.6 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 Austell2.5 km
- Par3.8 km
- Luxulyan4.9 km
Bus Stops
- Jubilee Meadow0.1 km
- Chapel Field0.3 km
- Chapel Field0.3 km
- Killyvarder Way0.4 km
- Killyvarder Way0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: PL253BZ · Data under Open Government Licence