PL25 3DB 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.
For families considering a move, PL25 3DB represents a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 52 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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: Average house prices are around £243k, up 5.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PL25 3DB are sourced from Output Area E00096073 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOWNDER VEAN, PL25 3DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOWNDER VEAN, PL25 3DB.
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PL25 3DB spans multiple life stages — average age 52, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 5.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL25 3DB. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 245,000
7 sales · Mean £ 240,000
Semi-Detached
£ 220,000
2 sales · Mean £ 220,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL25 3DB 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
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Yummy Interiors0.9 km
- OGYI0.4 km
- Parkinson's MCB Bethel Monthly Drop-In0.4 km
- Cafe Vibe0.9 km
- Tesco Customer Cafe0.7 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
9 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
- + 4 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
1 nearby- Duke Of Cornwall0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl UK0.7 km
- Tesco0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Austell1.5 km
- Par4.8 km
- Luxulyan5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Carlyon Arms0.3 km
- Carlyon Arms0.3 km
- Brockstone Road0.4 km
- Bethel Road0.4 km
- Bethel Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: PL253DB · Data under Open Government Licence