Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

PL26 6DL House Prices & Local Information

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

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 6DL 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

PL26 6DL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £635k, 77% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

PL26 6DL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.3km from Nansladron in Cornwall. Administratively it sits within St Mewan & Grampound ward and the St Austell and Newquay constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in PL26, PL26 6DL offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 77% 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 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £635k.

Census 2021 statistics for PL26 6DL 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 6DL. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 635,000

5 sales · Mean £ 650,000

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

PL26 6DL 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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storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Rebellion Roast House0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Austell4.4 km
  • Par9.2 km
  • Luxulyan10.7 km

Bus Stops

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