Postcode PL26 6TJ is located in a rural town, within the Mevagissey & St Austell Bay ward of Cornwall in the South West region, and forms part of the Mevagissey & Polgooth area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26.5 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 4.5 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Trewinney.
Mevagissey & Polgooth has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,865 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
Mevagissey & Polgooth has a very low crime rate, with approximately 26.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.0% 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 6TJ.
Mevagissey & Polgooth near PL26 6TJ 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 4.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Trewinney | Small | Walking directions to Trewinney |
| 0.5 mi | Cliff Park | Small | Walking directions to Cliff Park |
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
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL26 6TJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Premier Express Mevagissey Stores | 6 Market Square, St Austell, PL26 6UD | Walking directions to Premier Express Mevagissey Stores |
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.