Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

GLENTOWAN ROAD, PL26 6DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GLENTOWAN ROAD, PL26 6DB.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (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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1/10
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4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

PL26 6DB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 51% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £200k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

PL26 6DB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Glentowan Road, 0.2km from Pentewan in Cornwall. Administratively it sits within Mevagissey & St Austell Bay ward and the St Austell and Newquay constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 52 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £200k.

Census 2021 statistics for PL26 6DB 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 6DB. 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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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 200,000

1 sales · Mean £ 200,000

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

Crime around PL26 6DB is moderate at 50 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 offences9
Anti-social behaviour1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Seabreeze Trading0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Ship Inn Pentewan0.2 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Hubbox0.7 km
  • Into The Woods0.2 km
  • Little Bay0.2 km
  • Seahorse Club0.6 km
  • The Cove Eating House0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Austell5.1 km
  • Par8.8 km
  • Luxulyan11.1 km

Bus Stops

  • The Square0.1 km
  • Pentewan Turn0.3 km
  • Pentewan Turn0.3 km