How much do houses cost in PL26 6BH?

The average property price in PL26 6BH is currently around £3.0M.

What is the population of PL26 6BH?

The population for the PL26 6BH area is approximately 560 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

PL26 6BH House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

560

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Avg Age

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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 6BH combines high owner-occupation (76%), strong property values (£3.0M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £3.0M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL26 6BH is a mixed residential area located 0.2km from Trenarren in Cornwall. Administratively it sits within St Mewan & Grampound ward and the St Austell and Newquay constituency.

For serious buyers, PL26 6BH is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 76% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Prices average £3.0M.

Census 2021 statistics for PL26 6BH 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 6BH. 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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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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home Property Prices by Type

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£ 3,000,000

1 sales · Mean £ 3,000,000

train Transport Links

Train Stations

St Austell4.2 km
Par6.9 km
Luxulyan9.5 km