Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

PENARWYN WOODS, PL24 2DG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENARWYN WOODS, PL24 2DG.

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Population

272

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 37,900 /yr

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Employed

51%

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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6/10
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7/10
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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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5/10
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9/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PL24 2DG spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. £425k 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 2DG is a safe, established residential area on Penarwyn Woods, 0.3km from Doubletrees in St Blazey. Administratively it sits within St Blazey ward and the St Austell and Newquay constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in PL24, PL24 2DG offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 80% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £425k.

Census 2021 statistics for PL24 2DG are sourced from Output Area E00096315 (shared with 3 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 2DG. The average age is 46.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.9%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 323,000

4 sales · Mean £ 338,000

Terraced

£ 242,500

1 sales · Mean £ 242,500

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

PL24 2DG has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences85
Criminal damage and arson18
Anti-social behaviour16
Other theft13
Public order9

school Local Schools

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Doubletrees School

Good99 pupils0.1 km
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Biscovey Academy

Outstanding279 pupils0.5 km
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Biscovey Nursery and Infants' Academy

Good189 pupils0.5 km
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Tywardreath School

Good295 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Mace Store0.4 km
  • MJ's Bakery0.6 km
  • Richards Fruit and Veg0.6 km
  • Walter Bailey (Par)1.0 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Penarth Guest House0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Par Inn0.8 km
  • The Four Lords0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • The Coffee Shop0.6 km
  • The Jolly Roger0.8 km
  • Ramshackle Rosie0.9 km
  • The Gardeners' Kitchen At Par Garden Centre0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • East Crinnis Holiday Park0.9 km
  • KD Chinese0.7 km
  • YG'S0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Par1.1 km
  • Luxulyan4.8 km
  • St Austell5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Penarwyn Woods0.1 km
  • Penarwyn Woods0.1 km
  • Polgover Way0.1 km
  • Polgover Way0.1 km
  • Playing Field0.3 km