Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

PL26 6AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL26 6AB.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

560

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 42,500 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10
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9/10
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3/10
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4/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PL26 6AB spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL26 6AB is a safe, established residential area located 0.6km from Duporth in Cornwall. Administratively it sits within St Mewan & Grampound ward and the St Austell and Newquay constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for PL26 6AB are sourced from Output Area E00096347 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL26 6AB. The average age is 44.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

PL26 6AB has low crime rates — 18 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.

Violence and sexual offences17
Anti-social behaviour7
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary2
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Mount Charles School

Good378 pupils1.0 km
S

Penrice Academy

Outstanding1425 pupils1.0 km
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Restormel Academy

Good18 pupils1.3 km
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Sandy Hill Academy

Outstanding401 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Porthpean Golf Club0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Porthpean Beach Shop0.5 km
  • Yummy Interiors0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Spice1.0 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Meadowbank Poultry0.7 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Crossways B And B0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Asda0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Austell1.7 km
  • Par5.6 km
  • Luxulyan7.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Duporth Turn0.1 km
  • Duporth Turn0.1 km
  • St Austell Hospital0.1 km
  • Bay View Road0.2 km
  • Pellymounter Road0.3 km