PL26 6DA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Square, 0.2km from Pentewan in Cornwall. Administratively it sits within Mevagissey & St Austell Bay ward and the St Austell and Newquay constituency.
For renters and young professionals, PL26 6DA offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 52 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £348k, down 5.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PL26 6DA are sourced from Output Area E00096200 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE SQUARE, PL26 6DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE SQUARE, PL26 6DA.
200
52
£ 42,500 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PL26 6DA spans multiple life stages — average age 52, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 5.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL26 6DA. The average age is 52.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 350,500
2 sales · Mean £ 350,500
Semi-Detached
£ 230,000
4 sales · Mean £ 273,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PL26 6DA is moderate at 50 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Seabreeze Trading0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Ship Inn Pentewan0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Hubbox0.6 km
- Into The Woods0.1 km
- Little Bay0.1 km
- Seahorse Club0.5 km
- The Cove Eating House0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Austell5.2 km
- Par8.9 km
- Luxulyan11.2 km
Bus Stops
- The Square0.0 km
- Pentewan Turn0.3 km
- Pentewan Turn0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PL266DA · Data under Open Government Licence