Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

PORTHPEAN ROAD, PL26 6AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PORTHPEAN ROAD, PL26 6AS.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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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

PL26 6AS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 76% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

PL26 6AS is a sought-after residential area on Porthpean Road, 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 6AS offers 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 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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. 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 6AS 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 6AS. 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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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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

PL26 6AS 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 behaviour7
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary2
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Mount Charles School

Good378 pupils0.9 km
S

Penrice Academy

Outstanding1425 pupils1.0 km
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Restormel Academy

Good18 pupils1.3 km
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Sandy Hill Academy

Outstanding401 pupils1.5 km
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Charlestown Primary School

Good400 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Porthpean Golf Club0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Porthpean Beach Shop0.5 km
  • BB's At Charlies1.0 km
  • Charlies Boat House1.0 km
  • Springtide1.0 km
  • The Longstore1.0 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Spice1.0 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Meadowbank Poultry0.7 km
  • The Ice Cream Shop1.0 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Crossways B And B0.8 km
  • Pier House Hotel1.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Asda0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Austell1.7 km
  • Par5.6 km
  • Luxulyan7.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Duporth Turn0.1 km
  • Duporth Turn0.1 km
  • Bay View Road0.2 km
  • Bay View Road0.2 km
  • Pellymounter Road0.2 km