Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

PL26 6AY House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (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

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, PL26 6AY combines high owner-occupation (76%), strong property values (£635k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £635k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 63.5% year-on-year.

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

PL26 6AY is a mixed residential area located 0.1km from Higher Porthpean 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 6AY offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 76% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Prices average £635k, down 63.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL26 6AY 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 6AY. 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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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 520,000

3 sales · Mean £ 530,000

Detached

£ 750,000

3 sales · Mean £ 660,000

Terraced

£ 233,000

1 sales · Mean £ 233,000

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Porthpean Golf Club0.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Porthpean Beach Shop0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Austell2.3 km
  • Par6.0 km
  • Luxulyan7.8 km