PL26 6AU is a safe, established residential area on Porthpean Beach Road, 0.4km from Porth Pean in Cornwall. Administratively it sits within St Mewan & Grampound ward and the St Austell and Newquay constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in PL26, PL26 6AU offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. At 45 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.2M, down 30.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PL26 6AU are sourced from Output Area E00096347 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PORTHPEAN BEACH ROAD, PL26 6AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PORTHPEAN BEACH ROAD, PL26 6AU.
560
45
£ 42,500 /yr
42%
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 6AU's low deprivation rank, 76% ownership, and £1.2M median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £1.2M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 30.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL26 6AU. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 762,500
14 sales · Mean £ 906,935
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL26 6AU has low crime rates — 11 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
Charlestown Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Porthpean Golf Club0.6 km
- Rashleigh Arms Hotel1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Porthpean Beach Shop0.0 km
- BB's At Charlies1.0 km
- Charlies Boat House0.9 km
- Dough Buoys Pizzeria1.0 km
- Rebellion Roast House1.0 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Tall Ships Creamery1.0 km
- The Ice Cream Shop0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Pier House Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Austell2.2 km
- Par5.4 km
- Luxulyan7.2 km
Bus Stops
- Pavilion Rise0.3 km
- Rashleigh Road0.3 km
- Orchard Way0.3 km
- Orchard Way0.3 km
- Bay View Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: PL266AU · Data under Open Government Licence