Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

PENARWYN ROAD, PL24 2DU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENARWYN ROAD, PL24 2DU.

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Population

349

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 37,900 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL24 2DU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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3/10
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2/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

PL24 2DU has a significant social housing presence — 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 13.3% year-on-year.

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

PL24 2DU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Penarwyn Road, 0.3km from Doubletrees in St Blazey. Administratively it sits within St Blazey ward and the St Austell and Newquay constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, PL24 2DU 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. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £87k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 13.3% year-on-year. 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 2DU are sourced from Output Area E00096312 (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 2DU. The average age is 41.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.0%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 85,000

3 sales · Mean £ 81,666

Semi-Detached

£ 126,000

3 sales · Mean £ 132,333

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

PL24 2DU has low crime rates — 32 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 offences70
Criminal damage and arson15
Other theft13
Anti-social behaviour12
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
hotel

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

  • Par1.2 km
  • Luxulyan4.8 km
  • St Austell5.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Penarwyn Woods0.1 km
  • Penarwyn Woods0.1 km
  • Trenython Road0.2 km
  • Trenython Road0.2 km
  • Polgover Way0.3 km