PL26 6BB is a sought-after residential area on Middle Walk, 0.3km 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 6BB offers 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £244k, down 4.8% 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 6BB are sourced from Output Area E00182790 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MIDDLE WALK, PL26 6BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MIDDLE WALK, PL26 6BB.
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
PL26 6BB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £244k, 76% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 4.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL26 6BB. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 244,000
2 sales · Mean £ 244,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL26 6BB has low crime rates — 16 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
Restormel Academy
Sandy Hill Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Porthpean Golf Club0.9 km
- Rashleigh Arms Hotel0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Porthpean Beach Shop0.3 km
- BB's At Charlies0.8 km
- Charlies Boat House0.8 km
- Dough Buoys Pizzeria0.9 km
- Rebellion Roast House0.9 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Spice1.0 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Meadowbank Poultry0.9 km
- Tall Ships Creamery0.9 km
- The Ice Cream Shop0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Crossways B And B0.9 km
- Pier House Hotel0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Austell1.9 km
- Par5.4 km
- Luxulyan7.0 km
Bus Stops
- Orchard Way0.1 km
- Orchard Way0.1 km
- Bay View Road0.1 km
- Pavilion Rise0.1 km
- Bay View Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: PL266BB · Data under Open Government Licence