Postcode PL26 8SU is located in a rural town, within the Penwithick & Boscoppa ward of Cornwall in the South West region, and forms part of the Lostwithiel & Penwithick area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 66.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Lostwithiel & Penwithick is £43,868 per year. The nearest station is Bugle located about 1.2 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Lostwithiel & Penwithick has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,956 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Lostwithiel & Penwithick has a high crime rate, with approximately 66.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Lostwithiel & Penwithick is £43,868 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 46 ft away from PL26 8SU.
Lostwithiel & Penwithick near PL26 8SU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bugle located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 in Penwithick & Boscoppa area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 up to £530,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 24 | £307,500 |
| Flats | 5 | £105,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £207,500 |
| Terraced | 12 | £182,500 |
10 year median price trend in Penwithick & Boscoppa
In the PL26 8SU postcode area, located within Lostwithiel & Penwithick, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Treverbyn Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good | |
| 1.0 mi | Primary | Bugle School | Academy converter | Good |
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.
Elected local representatives for PL26 8SU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jamie Hanlon
Penwithick & Boscoppa - Elected 1 May 2025
Noah Law
St Austell and Newquay - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.