Postcode PL26 8YA 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 2.1 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
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 8YA.
Lostwithiel & Penwithick near PL26 8YA 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 2.1 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 8YA postcode area, located within Lostwithiel & Penwithick, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary 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.