PL25 3BD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gannet Drive, 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.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An established, mature community with an average age of 56 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £245k.
Census 2021 statistics for PL25 3BD are sourced from Output Area E00096220 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GANNET DRIVE, PL25 3BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GANNET DRIVE, PL25 3BD.
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 3BD is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL25 3BD. 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
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
Semi-Detached
£ 245,000
1 sales · Mean £ 245,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL25 3BD has low crime rates — 33 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
Penrice Academy
Mount Charles School
Restormel Academy
Bishop Bronescombe CofE School
Poltair School
Carclaze Community Primary School
Charlestown Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Crossways B And B0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- The Galley Charlestown Ltd0.9 km
- Yummy Interiors0.4 km
- OGYI0.2 km
- Parkinson's MCB Bethel Monthly Drop-In0.7 km
- Cafe Vibe0.9 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda0.6 km
- Lidl UK0.7 km
- Tesco0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Kungs Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Chinese Kitchen0.7 km
- Chinese Wok St Austell0.2 km
- Fortune House0.3 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Costcutter0.6 km
- L G T & V M Pearce & Son Butchers0.4 km
- Morrisons Daily0.7 km
- Spar0.7 km
- Nile Bakery0.6 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- St Austell Football & Social Club0.9 km
- Duke Of Cornwall0.4 km
- Holmbush Inn1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Austell1.3 km
- Par5.0 km
- Luxulyan5.8 km
Bus Stops
- Partco0.2 km
- Sandy Hill School0.2 km
- Partco0.2 km
- Sandy Hill School0.2 km
- Carlyon Arms0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL253BD · Data under Open Government Licence