PL26 6BP is a sought-after residential area on Quarry Walk, 0.4km 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 6BP 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 16 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 6BP are sourced from Output Area E00182790 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
QUARRY WALK, PL26 6BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for QUARRY WALK, PL26 6BP.
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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, PL26 6BP combines high owner-occupation (76%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL26 6BP. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL26 6BP has low crime rates — 16 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
Restormel Academy
Charlestown Primary School
Sandy Hill Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Porthpean Golf Club0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Porthpean Beach Shop0.3 km
- BB's At Charlies0.9 km
- Charlies Boat House0.9 km
- Rebellion Roast House1.0 km
- Springtide0.9 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Meadowbank Poultry0.8 km
- The Ice Cream Shop0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Crossways B And B0.9 km
- Pier House Hotel0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Austell1.9 km
- Par5.5 km
- Luxulyan7.1 km
Bus Stops
- Orchard Way0.1 km
- Orchard Way0.1 km
- Bay View Road0.1 km
- Bay View Road0.1 km
- Pavilion Rise0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL266BP · Data under Open Government Licence