Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

PL26 6BG House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

200

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 42,500 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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4/10
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2/10
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3/10
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4/10
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5/10
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4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates PL26 6BG — age 52, 51% ownership, 48% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

PL26 6BG is a mixed residential area located 0.6km from Trevissick in Cornwall. Administratively it sits within Mevagissey & St Austell Bay ward and the St Austell and Newquay constituency.

For renters and young professionals, PL26 6BG offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 52 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.



Census 2021 statistics for PL26 6BG are sourced from Output Area E00096200 (shared with 15 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 6BG. The average age is 52.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.0%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Austell4.3 km
  • Par7.9 km
  • Luxulyan10.1 km