PL26 6DR is a sought-after residential area on Woodland View, 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 6DR offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 70% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £191k, up 35.7% year-on-year. 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 6DR are sourced from Output Area E00182836 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOODLAND VIEW, PL26 6DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODLAND VIEW, PL26 6DR.
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£ 44,100 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL26 6DR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, PL26 6DR combines high owner-occupation (70%), strong property values (£191k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 35.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL26 6DR. The average age is 49.7. 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
Flat
£ 165,000
33 sales · Mean £ 186,204
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL26 6DR has low crime rates — 18 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Porthpean Golf Club0.7 km
- Rashleigh Arms Hotel1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Porthpean Beach Shop0.2 km
- BB's At Charlies0.9 km
- Charlies Boat House0.9 km
- Dough Buoys Pizzeria1.0 km
- Rebellion Roast House1.0 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Meadowbank Poultry0.9 km
- Tall Ships Creamery1.0 km
- The Ice Cream Shop0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Pier House Hotel0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Austell2.0 km
- Par5.5 km
- Luxulyan7.1 km
Bus Stops
- Orchard Way0.1 km
- Orchard Way0.1 km
- Pavilion Rise0.1 km
- Rashleigh Road0.2 km
- Bay View Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL266DR · Data under Open Government Licence