PL25 3DN is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Gerrans Close, 0.2km from Fatwark in St Austell. Administratively it sits within St Austell Bethel & Holmbush ward and the St Austell and Newquay constituency.
For serious buyers, PL25 3DN is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 77% 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £315k.
Census 2021 statistics for PL25 3DN are sourced from Output Area E00172805 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GERRANS CLOSE, PL25 3DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GERRANS CLOSE, PL25 3DN.
259
51
£ 44,100 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL25 3DN represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates PL25 3DN — age 51, 77% ownership, 9% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £315k 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 3DN. The average age is 51.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 270,000
2 sales · Mean £ 270,000
Detached
£ 289,950
7 sales · Mean £ 293,421
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL25 3DN has low crime rates — 24 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
Charlestown Primary School
Penrice Academy
Mount Charles School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Spar0.4 km
- Booker Cash & Carry0.8 km
- Jewson Ltd0.8 km
- Niles Bakery1.0 km
- Niles Bakery And Cafe1.0 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Cornwall Footballgolf0.7 km
- Cafe Vibe0.8 km
- Tesco Customer Cafe0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Holmbush Inn0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl UK0.7 km
- Tesco0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Chinese Kitchen1.0 km
- Holmbush Fish Bar1.0 km
- Vons Coffee House0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Austell2.3 km
- Par4.1 km
- Luxulyan4.8 km
Bus Stops
- Killyvarder Way0.1 km
- Killyvarder Way0.1 km
- Carrickowel Crescent0.2 km
- Carrickowel Crescent0.2 km
- Boscoppa Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PL253DN · Data under Open Government Licence