PL25 3BE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Gannet Drive, 0.2km from Sandy Bottom in St Austell. Administratively it sits within St Austell Bethel & Holmbush ward and the St Austell and Newquay constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in PL25, PL25 3BE offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 53 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 83% 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: Average house prices are around £305k, up 6.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PL25 3BE are sourced from Output Area E00096222 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GANNET DRIVE, PL25 3BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GANNET DRIVE, PL25 3BE.
233
53
£ 35,800 /yr
40%
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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PL25 3BE spans multiple life stages — average age 53, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 6.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL25 3BE. The average age is 53.2. 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
£ 305,000
9 sales · Mean £ 295,555
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL25 3BE has low crime rates — 31 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
Carclaze Community Primary School
Poltair 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 Ltd0.8 km
- Yummy Interiors0.4 km
- OGYI0.3 km
- Parkinson's MCB Bethel Monthly Drop-In0.7 km
- Cafe Vibe0.8 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda0.6 km
- Lidl UK0.6 km
- Tesco0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Kungs Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- Chinese Kitchen0.6 km
- Chinese Wok St Austell0.3 km
- Fortune House0.4 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Costcutter0.7 km
- L G T & V M Pearce & Son Butchers0.5 km
- Morrisons Daily0.8 km
- Spar0.7 km
- Nile Bakery0.7 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Duke Of Cornwall0.5 km
- Holmbush Inn0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Austell1.4 km
- Par4.9 km
- Luxulyan5.7 km
Bus Stops
- Carlyon Arms0.2 km
- Carlyon Arms0.2 km
- Partco0.3 km
- Sandy Hill School0.3 km
- Car Wash0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PL253BE · Data under Open Government Licence