Postcode report
Is PL26 6HT a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About PL26 6HT: area rating, property, schools and local change
PL26 6HT is a postcode in St Mewan & Grampound, Cornwall, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near PL26 6HT, then scores the surrounding small area 73/100 - top 13% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around PL26 6HT are health and safety, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for PL26 6HT is based on Cornwall 041 Census 2021. It covers 8,016 residents, 98 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 55, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 76% owner-occupied, 19% privately rented, 5% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 5/10.
For property prices near PL26 6HT, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the PL26 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £270k from 54 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near PL26 6HT can compare 1 state schools within one mile, including 1 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near PL26 6HT by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near PL26 6HT; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about PL26 6HT
Is PL26 6HT a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 73/100 (top 13% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near PL26 6HT?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near PL26 6HT?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for PL26 6HT?
LocaleIQ matched PL26 6HT to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in PL26 6HT?
The latest median sold price is £270k based on 54 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around PL26 6HT?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.