Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

RIDGEWOOD CLOSE, PL26 6AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIDGEWOOD CLOSE, PL26 6AT.

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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 6AT is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £487k, 76% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £487k 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 6AT is a sought-after residential area on Ridgewood Close, 0.5km from Duporth in Duporth. Administratively it sits within Mevagissey & St Austell Bay ward and the St Austell and Newquay constituency.

For serious buyers, PL26 6AT is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £487k. 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 6AT 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 6AT. 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.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 416,250

8 sales · Mean £ 421,187

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

PL26 6AT has low crime rates — 15 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 offences13
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary2
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Mount Charles School

Good378 pupils1.1 km
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Penrice Academy

Outstanding1425 pupils1.1 km
A

Restormel Academy

Good18 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Porthpean Golf Club0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Porthpean Beach Shop0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Meadowbank Poultry0.8 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Crossways B And B1.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Asda0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Austell1.8 km
  • Par5.6 km
  • Luxulyan7.1 km

Bus Stops

  • St Austell Hospital0.2 km
  • Orchard Way0.2 km
  • Duporth Turn0.2 km
  • Orchard Way0.2 km
  • Duporth Turn0.2 km