PL25 3DR is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Boscoppa Road, 0.3km from Bethel 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 3DR offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 51 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 87% 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £341k, down 25.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PL25 3DR are sourced from Output Area E00096077 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOSCOPPA ROAD, PL25 3DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOSCOPPA ROAD, PL25 3DR.
294
51
£ 44,100 /yr
45%
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
No single demographic signal dominates PL25 3DR — age 51, 87% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 25.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL25 3DR. The average age is 50.7. 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
Detached
£ 335,000
13 sales · Mean £ 325,880
Semi-Detached
£ 215,000
1 sales · Mean £ 215,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL25 3DR has low crime rates — 26 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
Charlestown Primary School
Poltair School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Yummy Interiors1.0 km
- OGYI0.6 km
- Parkinson's MCB Bethel Monthly Drop-In0.6 km
- Cafe Vibe0.7 km
- Tesco Customer Cafe0.5 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- L G T & V M Pearce & Son Butchers0.9 km
- Morrisons Daily0.8 km
- Spar0.2 km
- Booker Cash & Carry1.0 km
- Jewson Ltd1.0 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Kungs Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- Chinese Kitchen0.7 km
- Chinese Wok St Austell0.8 km
- Fortune House0.9 km
- Francine's0.8 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Holmbush Inn0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl UK0.5 km
- Tesco0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Austell1.8 km
- Par4.5 km
- Luxulyan5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Brockstone Road0.2 km
- Spar Shop0.2 km
- Bethel Road0.2 km
- Spar Shop0.2 km
- Bethel Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL253DR · Data under Open Government Licence