Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

DUPORTH BAY, PL26 6AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DUPORTH BAY, PL26 6AG.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

549

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 44,100 /yr

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Employed

41%

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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7/10
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7/10
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3/10
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4/10
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4/10
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7/10
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8/10
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8/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, PL26 6AG combines high owner-occupation (76%), strong property values (£680k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 21.4% year-on-year.

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

PL26 6AG is a sought-after residential area on Duporth Bay, 0.1km from Duporth in Duporth. Administratively it sits within Mevagissey & St Austell Bay ward and the St Austell and Newquay constituency.

For serious buyers, PL26 6AG 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 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 76% 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £680k, up 21.4% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for PL26 6AG are sourced from Output Area E00182790 (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 6AG. The average age is 48.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.8%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 572,000

9 sales · Mean £ 809,666

Semi-Detached

£ 625,000

1 sales · Mean £ 625,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

PL26 6AG has low crime rates — 9 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 offences10
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Penrice Academy

Outstanding1425 pupils1.0 km
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Charlestown Primary School

Good400 pupils1.1 km
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Mount Charles School

Good378 pupils1.1 km
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Sandy Hill Academy

Outstanding401 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Porthpean Beach Shop0.5 km
  • BB's At Charlies0.5 km
  • Charlies Boat House0.4 km
  • Dough Buoys Pizzeria0.5 km
  • Rebellion Roast House0.5 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Tall Ships Creamery0.5 km
  • The Ice Cream Shop0.4 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Pier House Hotel0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Rashleigh Arms Hotel0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Austell2.2 km
  • Par5.0 km
  • Luxulyan6.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Duporth Road0.3 km
  • Manor Farm Road0.3 km
  • Duporth Road0.3 km
  • Manor Farm Road0.3 km
  • Rashleigh Road0.3 km