Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

MANOR FARM ROAD, PL26 6BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MANOR FARM ROAD, PL26 6BD.

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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

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, PL26 6BD combines high owner-occupation (76%), strong property values (£317k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £317k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

PL26 6BD is a sought-after residential area on Manor Farm Road, 0.2km from Duporth in Duporth. Administratively it sits within Mevagissey & St Austell Bay ward and the St Austell and Newquay constituency.

For serious buyers, PL26 6BD is 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £317k. 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 6BD 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 6BD. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 315,000

5 sales · Mean £ 312,000

Semi-Detached

£ 239,000

2 sales · Mean £ 239,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

PL26 6BD has low crime rates — 9 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 offences10
Anti-social behaviour7
Vehicle crime1
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Penrice Academy

Outstanding1425 pupils0.9 km
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Mount Charles School

Good378 pupils1.0 km
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Charlestown Primary School

Good400 pupils1.2 km
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Sandy Hill Academy

Outstanding401 pupils1.5 km
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Restormel Academy

Good18 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Porthpean Golf Club1.0 km
  • Rashleigh Arms Hotel0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Porthpean Beach Shop0.4 km
  • BB's At Charlies0.7 km
  • Charlies Boat House0.6 km
  • Dough Buoys Pizzeria0.7 km
  • Rebellion Roast House0.7 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Spice1.0 km
  • Domino's Pizza1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Meadowbank Poultry1.0 km
  • Tall Ships Creamery0.7 km
  • The Ice Cream Shop0.6 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Crossways B And B0.9 km
  • Pier House Hotel0.6 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Asda0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Austell2.0 km
  • Par5.2 km
  • Luxulyan6.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Manor Farm Road0.0 km
  • Manor Farm Road0.1 km
  • Duporth Road0.1 km
  • Duporth Road0.1 km
  • Rashleigh Road0.1 km