PL25 3BH is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Brays Place, 0.1km from Sandy Bottom in St Austell. Administratively it sits within St Austell Bethel & Holmbush ward and the St Austell and Newquay constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £150k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for PL25 3BH are sourced from Output Area E00096222 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRAYS PLACE, PL25 3BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRAYS PLACE, PL25 3BH.
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
No single demographic signal dominates PL25 3BH — age 53, 83% ownership, 15% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £150k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL25 3BH. 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
Terraced
£ 159,975
2 sales · Mean £ 159,975
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL25 3BH has low crime rates — 25 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 B0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- The Galley Charlestown Ltd1.0 km
- Yummy Interiors0.6 km
- OGYI0.2 km
- Parkinson's MCB Bethel Monthly Drop-In0.6 km
- Cafe Vibe0.8 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda0.8 km
- Lidl UK0.6 km
- Tesco0.6 km
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Costcutter0.7 km
- L G T & V M Pearce & Son Butchers0.5 km
- Morrisons Daily0.7 km
- Spar0.5 km
- Nile Bakery0.8 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Kungs Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Chinese Kitchen0.7 km
- Chinese Wok St Austell0.3 km
- Fortune House0.5 km
- Francine's0.3 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Duke Of Cornwall0.6 km
- Holmbush Inn0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Austell1.4 km
- Par4.9 km
- Luxulyan5.6 km
Bus Stops
- Carlyon Arms0.0 km
- Carlyon Arms0.1 km
- Sandy Hill School0.2 km
- Sandy Hill School0.2 km
- Lytton Place0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PL253BH · Data under Open Government Licence