PL26 6AP is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Valley Road, 1.2km from Tregiskey in Mevagissey. Administratively it sits within Mevagissey & St Austell Bay ward and the St Austell and Newquay constituency.
For families considering a move, PL26 6AP represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £300k, down 13.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PL26 6AP are sourced from Output Area E00096202 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VALLEY ROAD, PL26 6AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VALLEY ROAD, PL26 6AP.
373
51
£ 42,500 /yr
42%
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
PL26 6AP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 76% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 13.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL26 6AP. The average age is 50.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Terraced
£ 280,000
9 sales · Mean £ 279,277
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL26 6AP has low crime rates — 24 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
Mevagissey Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Harbourside Ice Cream0.5 km
- Martins Bakery0.5 km
- Mary's Pasties0.5 km
- Mevagissey News0.4 km
- Mevagissy Fresh Fish0.5 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Keene's Catering And Hospitality Ltd.0.9 km
- Mevagissey Bay Hotel0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Cellar Bar0.5 km
- Fountain Inn0.5 km
- Harbour Tavern0.5 km
- Ship Inn0.5 km
- The Kings Arms0.5 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Alvorada Restaurant0.5 km
- Blue0.4 km
- Central Cafe0.4 km
- Cubs0.5 km
- Fresk0.5 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Meezee's0.5 km
- Mr T's0.4 km
- The Cornish Bakery0.5 km
- The Sandwich Hut0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Austell7.3 km
- Par11.0 km
- Luxulyan13.4 km
Bus Stops
- Trevarth0.1 km
- School Hill0.2 km
- School Hill0.2 km
- Bojea0.4 km
- Bojea0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: PL266AP · Data under Open Government Licence