PL26 6BL is a sought-after residential area on Hollow Crescent, 0.2km 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 6BL offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £430k. 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 6BL are sourced from Output Area E00182790 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOLLOW CRESCENT, PL26 6BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLLOW CRESCENT, PL26 6BL.
549
48
£ 44,100 /yr
41%
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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. PL26 6BL's low deprivation rank, 76% ownership, and £430k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £430k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL26 6BL. 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
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
Semi-Detached
£ 342,500
1 sales · Mean £ 342,500
Detached
£ 390,000
4 sales · Mean £ 409,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL26 6BL has low crime rates — 13 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
Penrice Academy
Mount Charles School
Charlestown Primary School
Restormel Academy
Sandy Hill Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Porthpean Golf Club1.0 km
- Rashleigh Arms Hotel0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Porthpean Beach Shop0.4 km
- BB's At Charlies0.7 km
- Charlies Boat House0.7 km
- Dough Buoys Pizzeria0.8 km
- Rebellion Roast House0.8 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Spice0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Meadowbank Poultry0.9 km
- Tall Ships Creamery0.8 km
- The Ice Cream Shop0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Crossways B And B0.9 km
- Pier House Hotel0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Austell1.9 km
- Par5.3 km
- Luxulyan6.9 km
Bus Stops
- Manor Farm Road0.1 km
- Manor Farm Road0.1 km
- Duporth Road0.1 km
- Duporth Road0.1 km
- Bay View Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: PL266BL · Data under Open Government Licence