PL26 6AL is a sought-after residential area on The Drive, 0.4km from Duporth in Duporth. Administratively it sits within Mevagissey & St Austell Bay ward and the St Austell and Newquay constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in PL26, PL26 6AL offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £645k. 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 6AL are sourced from Output Area E00182790 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE DRIVE, PL26 6AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE DRIVE, PL26 6AL.
549
48
£ 44,100 /yr
41%
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
A sought-after, premium postcode. PL26 6AL's low deprivation rank, 76% ownership, and £645k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL26 6AL. 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
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
Detached
£ 550,000
7 sales · Mean £ 563,571
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL26 6AL has low crime rates — 19 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
Penrice Academy
Mount Charles School
Restormel Academy
Charlestown Primary School
Sandy Hill Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Porthpean Golf Club0.8 km
- Rashleigh Arms Hotel1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Porthpean Beach Shop0.4 km
- BB's At Charlies0.9 km
- Charlies Boat House0.9 km
- Dough Buoys Pizzeria1.0 km
- Rebellion Roast House1.0 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Spice1.0 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Meadowbank Poultry0.8 km
- Tall Ships Creamery1.0 km
- The Ice Cream Shop0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Crossways B And B0.9 km
- Pier House Hotel0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Austell1.8 km
- Par5.4 km
- Luxulyan7.0 km
Bus Stops
- Bay View Road0.1 km
- Bay View Road0.1 km
- Orchard Way0.1 km
- Orchard Way0.1 km
- Duporth Turn0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: PL266AL · Data under Open Government Licence