Postcode PL26 8XP is located in an urban city, within the Penwithick & Boscoppa ward of Cornwall in the South West region, and forms part of the St Austell North & Carclaze area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in St Austell North & Carclaze is £44,592 per year. The nearest station is St Austell located about 1.3 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
St Austell North & Carclaze has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,374 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 35% least deprived areas in England.
St Austell North & Carclaze has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 55.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in St Austell North & Carclaze is £44,592 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PL26 8XP.
St Austell North & Carclaze near PL26 8XP 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £232,500 in Penwithick & Boscoppa area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 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 | 27 | £360,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £131,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £235,000 |
| Terraced | 16 | £171,250 |
10 year median price trend in Penwithick & Boscoppa
In the PL26 8XP postcode area, located within St Austell North & Carclaze, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Carclaze Community Primary School | Academy converter | Good | |
| 0.8 mi | 16 plus | Cornwall College | Further education | 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.