Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

THE MOUNT, PL24 2BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE MOUNT, PL24 2BZ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

354

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 37,900 /yr

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Employed

32%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: PL24 2BZ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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9/10
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5/10
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2/10
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5/10
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4/10
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4/10
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3/10
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9/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PL24 2BZ spans multiple life stages — average age 53, moderate ownership and renting. £300k 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

PL24 2BZ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Mount, 0.1km from Par in Cornwall. Administratively it sits within St Blazey ward and the St Austell and Newquay constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £300k.

Census 2021 statistics for PL24 2BZ are sourced from Output Area E00182803 (shared with 19 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 PL24 2BZ. The average age is 53.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

32%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 346,000

2 sales · Mean £ 346,000

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

PL24 2BZ has low crime rates — 28 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 offences18
Anti-social behaviour15
Criminal damage and arson6
Other theft5
Public order5

school Local Schools

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Doubletrees School

Good99 pupils0.8 km
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Biscovey Academy

Outstanding279 pupils1.0 km
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Biscovey Nursery and Infants' Academy

Good189 pupils1.0 km
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Tywardreath School

Good295 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • MJ's Bakery0.2 km
  • Par Green Stores0.4 km
  • Richards Fruit and Veg0.2 km
  • Spar0.7 km
  • Walter Bailey (Par)1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Par Inn0.1 km
  • The Welcome Inn0.4 km
  • The Royal Inn0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Par Beach Cafe0.9 km
  • SJ's Coffee House0.7 km
  • Sweet Grill0.8 km
  • The Coffee Shop0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Golden Wok0.6 km
  • Vals Place0.4 km
  • YG'S0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Par0.7 km
  • Luxulyan5.3 km
  • St Austell5.9 km

Bus Stops

  • The Par Inn0.1 km
  • The Par Inn0.1 km
  • Community Church0.3 km
  • Community Church0.3 km
  • Moorland Rd & Par Green Jctn0.3 km