PL26 6DF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.2km from Pentewan in Cornwall. Administratively it sits within Mevagissey & St Austell Bay ward and the St Austell and Newquay constituency.
For renters and young professionals, PL26 6DF offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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.
Census 2021 statistics for PL26 6DF are sourced from Output Area E00096200 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PL26 6DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL26 6DF.
200
52
£ 42,500 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
PL26 6DF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 51% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL26 6DF. 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
Economic Activity
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PL26 6DF 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Seabreeze Trading0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Ship Inn Pentewan0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Hubbox0.5 km
- Into The Woods0.2 km
- Little Bay0.1 km
- Seahorse Club0.5 km
- The Cove Eating House0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Austell5.3 km
- Par8.9 km
- Luxulyan11.2 km
Bus Stops
- The Square0.1 km
- Pentewan Turn0.3 km
- Pentewan Turn0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PL266DF · Data under Open Government Licence