Postcode PL26 8XA is located in a rural hamlet, 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 very high crime levels, with around 110.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Lostwithiel & Penwithick is £43,868 per year. The nearest station is Luxulyan located about 1.7 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 very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,421 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Lostwithiel & Penwithick has a very high crime rate, with approximately 110.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.2% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PL26 8XA.
Lostwithiel & Penwithick near PL26 8XA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Luxulyan located about 1.7 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 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
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL26 8XA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Penwithick P O & Stores | 17 Penwithick Road, Penwithick, PL26 8UQ | Walking directions to Penwithick P O & 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.
Elected local representatives for PL26 8XA, 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.