PL25 3AX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Mitchell Road, 0.3km from Sandy Bottom in St Austell. Administratively it sits within St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles ward and the St Austell and Newquay constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in PL25, PL25 3AX offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 56 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 87% 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 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £350k.
Census 2021 statistics for PL25 3AX are sourced from Output Area E00096220 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MITCHELL ROAD, PL25 3AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MITCHELL ROAD, PL25 3AX.
258
56
£ 35,800 /yr
38%
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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Average age 56, 87% owned. PL25 3AX is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £350k reflects the demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL25 3AX. The average age is 56.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 275,275
4 sales · Mean £ 271,387
Semi-Detached
£ 225,000
1 sales · Mean £ 225,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL25 3AX has low crime rates — 32 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
Sandy Hill Academy
Mount Charles School
Penrice Academy
Restormel Academy
Poltair School
Bishop Bronescombe CofE School
Carclaze Community Primary School
Charlestown Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Costcutter0.6 km
- L G T & V M Pearce & Son Butchers0.3 km
- Morrisons Daily0.8 km
- Spar0.8 km
- Nile Bakery0.6 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- St Austell Football & Social Club0.9 km
- Duke Of Cornwall0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- OGYI0.2 km
- Parkinson's MCB Bethel Monthly Drop-In0.7 km
- Cafe Vibe0.9 km
- Capitol Bingo Club0.6 km
- St Austell Leisure Centre0.7 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Kungs Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- Chinese Kitchen0.7 km
- Chinese Wok St Austell0.2 km
- Fortune House0.2 km
- Francine's0.1 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl UK0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Asda0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Crossways B And B0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Austell1.2 km
- Par5.1 km
- Luxulyan5.8 km
Bus Stops
- Partco0.1 km
- Partco0.1 km
- Lytton Place0.2 km
- Sandy Hill School0.2 km
- Victoria Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL253AX · Data under Open Government Licence