Postcode PL26 6PS is located in a rural village, within the Mevagissey & St Austell Bay ward of Cornwall in the South West region, and forms part of the Mevagissey & Polgooth area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 45.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Mevagissey & Polgooth is £46,201 per year. The nearest station is St Austell located about 5.5 miles away.
Mevagissey & Polgooth has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,956 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Mevagissey & Polgooth has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Mevagissey & Polgooth is £46,201 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PL26 6PS.
Mevagissey & Polgooth near PL26 6PS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is St Austell located about 5.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 in Mevagissey & St Austell Bay area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,500 up to £1,600,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 55 | £550,000 |
| Flats | 11 | £270,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £310,000 |
| Terraced | 18 | £297,500 |
10 year median price trend in Mevagissey & St Austell Bay
In the PL26 6PS postcode area, located within Mevagissey & Polgooth, there are no schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL26 6PS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Shack at Porthmellon | Cornwall, PL26 6PL | Walking directions to The Shack at Porthmellon |
Annual council tax rates for Cornwall district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.