Postcode PL26 8WE 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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 73.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Lostwithiel & Penwithick is £40,100 per year. The nearest station is St Austell located about 2.0 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Penwithick Green.
Lostwithiel & Penwithick has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,044 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
Lostwithiel & Penwithick has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 73.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 15.6% 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 of residents in Lostwithiel & Penwithick is £40,100 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 182 ft away from PL26 8WE.
Lostwithiel & Penwithick near PL26 8WE 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 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Penwithick Green | Small | Walking directions to Penwithick Green |
Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £227,500 in Penwithick & Boscoppa area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £690,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £362,500 |
| Flats | 6 | £100,300 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £235,000 |
| Terraced | 20 | £182,500 |
10 year median price trend in Penwithick & Boscoppa
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL26 8WE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Penwithick P O & Stores | 17 Penwithick Road, Penwithick, PL26 8UQ | Walking directions to Penwithick P O & Stores |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.