Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

GARDEN WALK, PL26 6BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GARDEN WALK, PL26 6BS.

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Population

120

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 44,100 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL26 6BS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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10/10
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3/10
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9/10
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8/10
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6/10
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4/10
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Area Character

PL26 6BS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £650k, 70% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 78.1% year-on-year.

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

PL26 6BS is a sought-after residential area on Garden 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 6BS offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 70% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £650k, up 78.1% 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 6BS are sourced from Output Area E00182836 (shared with 4 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 6BS. The average age is 49.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 49%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 455,000

4 sales · Mean £ 481,250

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

PL26 6BS has low crime rates — 13 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 behaviour5
Vehicle crime1
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Penrice Academy

Outstanding1425 pupils1.1 km
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Mount Charles School

Good378 pupils1.1 km
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Charlestown Primary School

Good400 pupils1.4 km
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Restormel Academy

Good18 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Porthpean Golf Club0.8 km
  • Rashleigh Arms Hotel0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Porthpean Beach Shop0.2 km
  • BB's At Charlies0.8 km
  • Charlies Boat House0.7 km
  • Dough Buoys Pizzeria0.9 km
  • Rebellion Roast House0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Tall Ships Creamery0.9 km
  • The Ice Cream Shop0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Pier House Hotel0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Asda1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Austell2.0 km
  • Par5.3 km
  • Luxulyan7.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Pavilion Rise0.1 km
  • Rashleigh Road0.1 km
  • Orchard Way0.1 km
  • Orchard Way0.1 km
  • Manor Farm Road0.2 km