Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

THE DRIVE, PL26 6AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE DRIVE, PL26 6AL.

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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

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.

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

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.

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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

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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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.

Violence and sexual offences17
Anti-social behaviour8
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary2
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Penrice Academy

Outstanding1425 pupils0.9 km
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Mount Charles School

Good378 pupils0.9 km
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Restormel Academy

Good18 pupils1.4 km
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Charlestown Primary School

Good400 pupils1.5 km
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Sandy Hill Academy

Outstanding401 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Porthpean Golf Club0.8 km
  • Rashleigh Arms Hotel1.0 km
restaurant

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
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

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

3 nearby
  • Meadowbank Poultry0.8 km
  • Tall Ships Creamery1.0 km
  • The Ice Cream Shop0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Crossways B And B0.9 km
  • Pier House Hotel0.9 km
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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