Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

PL24 2DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL24 2DQ.

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Population

261

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 37,900 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL24 2DQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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7/10
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3/10
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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

PL24 2DQ is an established family neighbourhood — 55% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 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

PL24 2DQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Trenovissick in St Blazey. Administratively it sits within St Blazey ward and the St Austell and Newquay constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, PL24 2DQ is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 30% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for PL24 2DQ are sourced from Output Area E00096314 (shared with 5 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 2DQ. The average age is 43.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

PL24 2DQ has low crime rates — 26 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 offences65
Criminal damage and arson15
Other theft13
Anti-social behaviour11
Public order6

school Local Schools

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Doubletrees School

Good99 pupils0.2 km
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Biscovey Academy

Outstanding279 pupils0.3 km
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Biscovey Nursery and Infants' Academy

Good189 pupils0.3 km
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Tywardreath School

Good295 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Mace Store0.2 km
  • MJ's Bakery0.8 km
  • Richards Fruit and Veg0.8 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Penarth Guest House0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Par Inn0.9 km
  • The Four Lords0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • The Coffee Shop0.7 km
  • The Jolly Roger0.9 km
  • Ramshackle Rosie0.8 km
  • The Gardeners' Kitchen At Par Garden Centre0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • East Crinnis Holiday Park0.7 km
  • KD Chinese0.5 km
  • YG'S0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Par1.3 km
  • Luxulyan4.9 km
  • St Austell5.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Trenython Road0.1 km
  • Penarwyn Woods0.1 km
  • Penarwyn Woods0.1 km
  • Trenython Road0.1 km
  • Polgover Way0.3 km