PL25 3DF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Menear Road, 0.3km from Boscoppa 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 3DF represents a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £264k.
Census 2021 statistics for PL25 3DF are sourced from Output Area E00096073 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MENEAR ROAD, PL25 3DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MENEAR ROAD, PL25 3DF.
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
PL25 3DF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 86% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL25 3DF. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 215,000
3 sales · Mean £ 235,000
Detached
£ 252,000
7 sales · Mean £ 257,785
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL25 3DF has low crime rates — 20 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
Carclaze Community Primary School
Penrice Academy
Mount Charles School
Restormel Academy
Poltair School
Charlestown Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- L G T & V M Pearce & Son Butchers0.8 km
- Morrisons Daily0.7 km
- Spar0.3 km
- Twists Bakehouse And The Cornish Butcher1.0 km
- Niles Bakery0.9 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- OGYI0.6 km
- Parkinson's MCB Bethel Monthly Drop-In0.5 km
- Cafe Vibe0.8 km
- Tesco Customer Cafe0.6 km
- The New Taj1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Kungs Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Chinese Kitchen0.9 km
- Chinese Wok St Austell0.8 km
- Fortune House1.0 km
- Francine's0.8 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Holmbush Inn1.0 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl UK0.6 km
- Tesco0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Austell1.7 km
- Par4.6 km
- Luxulyan5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Brockstone Road0.2 km
- Phernyssick Road0.2 km
- Phernyssick Road0.2 km
- Symons Close0.2 km
- Symons Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL253DF · Data under Open Government Licence