Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

SHIPBUILDER CLOSE, PL26 6DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHIPBUILDER CLOSE, PL26 6DS.

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Population

430

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 42,500 /yr

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Employed

45%

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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9/10
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7/10
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2/10
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4/10
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3/10
paymentsAffluence
4/10
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1/10
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6/10
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4/10
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Area Character

PL26 6DS is an established family neighbourhood — 67% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

PL26 6DS is a safe, established residential area on Shipbuilder Close, 0.8km from Tregiskey in Mevagissey. Administratively it sits within Mevagissey & St Austell Bay ward and the St Austell and Newquay constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 45) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £75k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for PL26 6DS are sourced from Output Area E00096206 (shared with 14 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 6DS. 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 / British98.6%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 75,000

1 sales · Mean £ 75,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

PL26 6DS has low crime rates — 12 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 offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Mevagissey Community Primary School

Good131 pupils0.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Harbourside Ice Cream0.9 km
  • Martins Bakery0.8 km
  • Mary's Pasties0.9 km
  • Mevagissey News0.8 km
  • Mevagissy Fresh Fish0.8 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Cellar Bar0.8 km
  • Fountain Inn0.7 km
  • Harbour Tavern0.8 km
  • Ship Inn0.8 km
  • The Kings Arms0.8 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Alvorada Restaurant0.9 km
  • Blue0.7 km
  • Central Cafe0.8 km
  • Cubs0.8 km
  • Fresk0.8 km
  • + 11 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Meezee's0.8 km
  • Mr T's0.7 km
  • The Cornish Bakery0.8 km
  • The Sandwich Hut0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Austell6.9 km
  • Par10.6 km
  • Luxulyan13.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Bojea0.3 km
  • Bojea0.3 km
  • Trevalsa Court Hotel0.4 km
  • Trevalsa Court Hotel0.4 km
  • School Hill0.4 km