Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

PL26 6DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL26 6DJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-10 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

310

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 42,500 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: PL26 6DJ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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10/10
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6/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates PL26 6DJ — age 51, 77% ownership, 19% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 39.9% year-on-year.

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

PL26 6DJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.1km from Nansladron in Cornwall. Administratively it sits within St Mewan & Grampound ward and the St Austell and Newquay constituency.

For families considering a move, PL26 6DJ represents a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 51 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £90k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 39.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL26 6DJ are sourced from Output Area E00096348 (shared with 16 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 6DJ. The average age is 51.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.0%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

43%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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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 89,000

9 sales · Mean £ 97,944

Detached

£ 397,500

2 sales · Mean £ 397,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)

PL26 6DJ has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Rebellion Roast House0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Austell4.3 km
  • Par9.2 km
  • Luxulyan10.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Sun Valley Holiday Park0.1 km
  • Sun Valley Holiday Park0.2 km