PL26 6DT is a safe, established residential area located 0.8km from Tregiskey in Mevagissey. Administratively it sits within Mevagissey & St Austell Bay ward and the St Austell and Newquay constituency.
For families considering a move, PL26 6DT represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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.
Census 2021 statistics for PL26 6DT are sourced from Output Area E00096206 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PL26 6DT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL26 6DT.
430
45
£ 42,500 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
PL26 6DT 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL26 6DT. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
PL26 6DT 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.
school Local Schools
Mevagissey Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, Cafe
16 nearby- Alvorada Restaurant0.9 km
- Blue0.7 km
- Central Cafe0.8 km
- Cubs0.8 km
- Fresk0.8 km
- + 11 more
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
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Postcode Profile: PL266DT · Data under Open Government Licence