Postcode PL26 8XQ is located in a rural village, 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 64.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Lostwithiel & Penwithick is £43,868 per year. The nearest station is St Austell located about 2.0 miles away.
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 64.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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 8XQ.
Lostwithiel & Penwithick near PL26 8XQ has high flood risk (more than 3.3% 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.
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 8XQ postcode area, located within Lostwithiel & Penwithick, there are no schools in close proximity.
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.