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.
GARDEN WALK, PL26 6BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GARDEN WALK, PL26 6BS.
120
50
£ 44,100 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Penrice Academy
Mount Charles School
Charlestown Primary School
Restormel Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Porthpean Golf Club0.8 km
- Rashleigh Arms Hotel0.9 km
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
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Tall Ships Creamery0.9 km
- The Ice Cream Shop0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Pier House Hotel0.7 km
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
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Postcode Profile: PL266BS · Data under Open Government Licence