PL25 3BT is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Channel View, 0.2km from Fatwark in St Austell. Administratively it sits within St Austell Bethel & Holmbush ward and the St Austell and Newquay constituency.
For families considering a move, PL25 3BT represents a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 91% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for PL25 3BT are sourced from Output Area E00182770 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHANNEL VIEW, PL25 3BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHANNEL VIEW, PL25 3BT.
534
48
£ 44,100 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL25 3BT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. 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 3BT — age 48, 91% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL25 3BT. The average age is 48.4. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL25 3BT has low crime rates — 10 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.
school Local Schools
Bishop Bronescombe CofE School
Carclaze Community Primary School
Sandy Hill Academy
Penrice Academy
Mount Charles School
Charlestown Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Spar0.5 km
- Rowes Cornish Bakers0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Cornwall Footballgolf1.0 km
- Parkinson's MCB Bethel Monthly Drop-In0.8 km
- Tesco Customer Cafe0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Lookout Guesthouse0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl UK0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Austell2.2 km
- Par4.3 km
- Luxulyan4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Junction with Menear Road0.1 km
- Menear Road0.1 km
- Carrickowel Crescent0.2 km
- Carrickowel Crescent0.2 km
- Symons Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL253BT · Data under Open Government Licence