Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

PL26 6AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL26 6AN.

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Population

549

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 44,100 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10
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7/10
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3/10
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4/10
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4/10
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7/10
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8/10
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8/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, PL26 6AN combines high owner-occupation (76%), strong property values (£395k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £395k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL26 6AN is a sought-after residential area located 0.5km from Duporth in Duporth. Administratively it sits within Mevagissey & St Austell Bay ward and the St Austell and Newquay constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in PL26, PL26 6AN offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. 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. 76% 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £395k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for PL26 6AN are sourced from Output Area E00182790 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL26 6AN. The average age is 48.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.8%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 395,000

1 sales · Mean £ 395,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

PL26 6AN has low crime rates — 18 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.

Violence and sexual offences17
Anti-social behaviour9
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary2
Other theft2

school Local Schools

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Mount Charles School

Good378 pupils0.8 km
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Penrice Academy

Outstanding1425 pupils0.8 km
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Restormel Academy

Good18 pupils1.3 km
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Sandy Hill Academy

Outstanding401 pupils1.4 km
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Charlestown Primary School

Good400 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Porthpean Golf Club0.9 km
  • Duke Of Cornwall1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Porthpean Beach Shop0.5 km
  • BB's At Charlies0.9 km
  • Charlies Boat House0.9 km
  • Springtide0.9 km
  • The Galley Charlestown Ltd0.9 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Spice0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Meadowbank Poultry0.7 km
  • The Ice Cream Shop0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Crossways B And B0.7 km
  • Pier House Hotel0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Asda0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Austell1.7 km
  • Par5.5 km
  • Luxulyan6.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Duporth Turn0.0 km
  • Duporth Turn0.0 km
  • Pellymounter Road0.1 km
  • Bay View Road0.1 km
  • Pellmounter Road0.1 km