PL25 Postcode District
PL25 is one of 2 Postcode Districts for the St. Austell Post town in Cornwall
The PL25 postcode district is located in the PL Plymouth postal area, PL25 has a population of 27,666 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 8.32 square miles (21.56 square kilometres or 5,326.83 acres).
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District overview
The primary settlement in the PL25 postcode district is St. Austell, a town in Cornwall, England. Other significant settlements within this district include Boscundle, Carlyon Bay, Charlestown, Holmbush, and Tregrehan Mills. St. Austell is also the main post town in this postcode district.
There are 4 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector PL25 3, covers St. Austell and Carlyon Bay in Cornwall.
The sector PL25 4, covers St. Austell in Cornwall.
The sector PL25 5, covers St. Austell and Trewoon in Cornwall.
The sector PL25 9 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services.
Post towns for this district are FOWEY, LOSTWITHIEL, PAR, ST. AUSTELL.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Cornwall area with a total of 874 postal codes.
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| St Blazey | 3.30 | ENE |
| Lostwithiel | 6.66 | NE |
| Fowey | 6.76 | E |
| St Columb Major | 9.13 | NW |
| Bodmin | 9.17 | NNE |
| Wadebridge | 11.95 | N |
| Truro | 13.01 | WSW |
| Newquay | 13.85 | WNW |
| Looe | 14.74 | E |
| Padstow | 15.12 | NNW |
| Liskeard | 16.10 | ENE |
| Falmouth | 18.42 | SW |
| Penryn | 18.64 | SW |
| Camelford | 19.71 | NNE |
| Redruth | 20.88 | WSW |
| Callington | 23.46 | ENE |
| Camborne | 24.51 | WSW |
| Saltash | 25.79 | E |
| Torpoint | 26.16 | E |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 760
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ST. AUSTELL | ST. AUSTELL | PL25 4 | 232 |
| ST. AUSTELL | ST. AUSTELL | PL25 3 | 215 |
| ST. AUSTELL | ST. AUSTELL | PL25 5 | 157 |
| Carlyon Bay | ST. AUSTELL | PL25 3 | 34 |
| Trewoon | ST. AUSTELL | PL25 5 | 29 |
| Charlestown | ST. AUSTELL | PL25 3 | 15 |
| Charlestown | ST. AUSTELL | PL25 3 | 15 |
| ST. AUSTELL | ST. AUSTELL | PL25 3 | 10 |
| Tregrehan Mills | ST. AUSTELL | PL25 3 | 6 |
| Scredda | ST. AUSTELL | PL25 5 | 5 |
| Trethowel | ST. AUSTELL | PL25 5 | 5 |
| Boscundle | ST. AUSTELL | PL25 3 | 3 |
| ST. AUSTELL | ST. AUSTELL | PL25 3 | 3 |
| Carclaze | ST. AUSTELL | PL25 4 | 3 |
| Gover Valley | ST. AUSTELL | PL25 5 | 3 |
| Holmbush | ST. AUSTELL | PL25 3 | 2 |
| Trenance Downs | ST. AUSTELL | PL25 5 | 2 |
| ST. AUSTELL | ST. AUSTELL | PL25 3 | 2 |
| Scredda | ST. AUSTELL | PL25 5 | 1 |
| ST. AUSTELL | ST. AUSTELL | PL25 4 | 1 |
| ST. AUSTELL | ST. AUSTELL | PL25 5 | 1 |
| Gover Valley | ST. AUSTELL | PL25 5 | 1 |
| ST. AUSTELL | ST. AUSTELL | PL25 5 | 1 |
| Bojea | ST. AUSTELL | PL25 5 | 1 |
| Trewoon | ST. AUSTELL | PL25 5 | 1 |
| Trewoon | ST. AUSTELL | PL25 5 | 1 |
| Holmbush | ST. AUSTELL | PL25 3 | 1 |
| ST. AUSTELL | ST. AUSTELL | PL25 5 | 1 |
| Carclaze | ST. AUSTELL | PL25 4 | 1 |
| Carclaze | ST. AUSTELL | PL25 4 | 1 |
| Tregrehan Mills | ST. AUSTELL | PL25 3 | 1 |
| Carn Grey | ST. AUSTELL | PL25 3 | 1 |
| ST. AUSTELL | ST. AUSTELL | PL25 3 | 1 |
| ST. AUSTELL | ST. AUSTELL | PL25 3 | 1 |
| Boscundle | ST. AUSTELL | PL25 3 | 1 |
| Carlyon Bay | ST. AUSTELL | PL25 3 | 1 |
| Charlestown | ST. AUSTELL | PL25 3 | 1 |
Street list for PL25
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| WHITE RIVER PLACE | 137 |
| BORLASE CRESCENT | 134 |
| CROSS LANE | 131 |
| WEST HILL | 123 |
| NORTH STREET | 121 |
| NORTH STREET | 121 |
| GRANTS WALK | 119 |
| TREWHIDDLE ROAD | 113 |
| TRURO ROAD A390 | 106 |
| HILLSIDE | 83 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2769 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 621 |
| Shoplifting | 549 |
| Other theft | 429 |
| Public order | 387 |
| Vehicle crime | 178 |
| Drugs | 173 |
| Burglary | 156 |
| Other crime | 139 |
| Possession of weapons | 92 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 51 |
| Robbery | 48 |
| Theft from the person | 40 |
| Bicycle theft | 15 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORE STREET | ST AUSTELL | 42 | PL25 5PX | View map | |
| MARKET HILL | ST AUSTELL | 20 | PL25 5QB | View map | |
| WHITE RIVER PLACE | ST AUSTELL | 17 | PL25 5AZ | View map | |
| OLD VICARAGE PLACE | ST AUSTELL | 14 | PL25 5PA | View map | |
| CHARLESTOWN ROAD | ST AUSTELL | CHARLESTOWN | 13 | PL25 3NN | View map |
| TRINITY STREET | ST AUSTELL | 13 | PL25 5LS | View map | |
| HIGH CROSS STREET | ST AUSTELL | 12 | PL25 4AN | View map | |
| ALEXANDRA ROAD | ST AUSTELL | 11 | PL25 4QJ | View map | |
| DUKE STREET | ST AUSTELL | 11 | PL25 5PQ | View map | |
| DANIELS LANE | ST AUSTELL | 10 | PL25 3HS | View map | |
| PENTEWAN ROAD | ST AUSTELL | 10 | PL25 5BU | View map | |
| SOUTH STREET | ST AUSTELL | 10 | PL25 5BH | View map | |
| BIDDICKS COURT | ST AUSTELL | 9 | PL25 5EW | View map | |
| CLIFDEN ROAD | ST AUSTELL | 9 | PL25 4PA | View map | |
| EAST HILL | ST AUSTELL | 9 | PL25 4TR | View map | |
| SLADES ROAD | ST AUSTELL | 8 | PL25 4HB | View map | |
| TRURO ROAD | ST AUSTELL | 8 | PL25 5JE | View map | |
| AYLMER SQUARE | ST AUSTELL | 7 | PL25 5LJ | View map | |
| CARLYON ROAD | ST AUSTELL | 7 | PL25 4LN | View map | |
| BEACH ROAD | ST AUSTELL | CARLYON BAY | 6 | PL25 3PH | View map |
| MARKET STREET | ST AUSTELL | 6 | PL25 4BB | View map | |
| VICTORIA PLACE | ST AUSTELL | 6 | PL25 5PE | View map | |
| VICTORIA ROAD | ST AUSTELL | 6 | PL25 4QF | View map |
Schools in the district
Sandy Hill Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Sandy Hill , St Austell
Postcode: PL25 3AT
Headteacher: Mrs Bridget Rundle (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Bishop Bronescombe CofE VA School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Boscoppa Road , St Austell
Postcode: PL25 3DT
Headteacher: Mr David Rushton (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Bishop Bronescombe CofE School
Phase: Primary
Address:
84 Boscoppa Road , St Austell
Postcode: PL25 3DT
Headteacher: Mr Stewart Gynn (Executive Principal)
Ofsted rating: Good
Penrice Academy
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Charlestown Road , St Austell
Postcode: PL25 3NR
Headteacher: Miss Lucy Gambier (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Charlestown Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Crinnis Road , Carlyon Bay , St Austell
Postcode: PL25 3PB
Headteacher: Mrs Alana McGovern (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Carclaze Community Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
St Piran's Close , St Austell
Postcode: PL25 3TF
Headteacher: Mr Simon Pollard (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Poltair School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Trevarthian Road , St Austell
Postcode: PL25 4BZ
Headteacher: Mr Richard Baker (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Cornwall College
Phase: 16 plus
Address:
Corporate Headquarters , Cornwall College St Austell , Tregonissey Road , St Austell
Postcode: PL25 4DJ
Headteacher: Mr John Evans (Principal & Ceo)
Ofsted rating: Good
Mount Charles School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Morven Road , St Austell
Postcode: PL25 4PP
Headteacher: Paul Willetts (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Mount Charles School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Morven Road , St Austell
Postcode: PL25 4PP
Headteacher: Mrs Claire Bunting (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Restormel Academy
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Great Eastern & Great Western , The Sidings , Brunel Business Park , St Austell
Postcode: PL25 4TJ
Headteacher: Mrs Deborah Bolton
Ofsted rating: Good
Pondhu Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Penwinnick Road , St Austell
Postcode: PL25 5DS
Headteacher: Mrs Debbie Tregellas (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Pondhu Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Penwinnick Road , St. Austell
Postcode: PL25 5DS
Headteacher: Mrs Rachel Clift (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old Manor House Dental Surgery | NORTH STREET, ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL25 5QD | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Tresillian | 5 KINGS AVENUE, ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL25 4TT | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | West Face Orthodontics | 33 NORTH STREET, ST AUSTELL, ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL25 5QE | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Headlines | 28 EAST HILL, ST AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL25 4TR | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 5 | The Manor House Dental Practic | NORTH STREET, ST AUSTELL, ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL25 5QD | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 6 | Holmbush One Llp | 92 DANIELS LANE, ST. AUSTELL, PL25 3HT | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 7 | Truro Road Dental Practice | 9 TRURO ROAD, ST. AUSTELL, PL25 5JE | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Park Medical Centre | 19 BRIDGE ROAD, ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL25 5HE | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 2 | St Austell Health Group | 1 WHEAL NORTHEY, ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL25 3EF | GP PRACTICE | Call 01726 75555 |
| 3 | Carlyon Road Health Hub | 14 CARLYON ROAD, ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL25 4EG | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Wheal Northey Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2 | 1 WHEAL NORTHEY, ST. AUSTELL, PL25 3EF | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Asda Pharmacy | THE PHARMACY, CROMWELL ROAD, ST AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL25 4PR | PHARMACY | Call 01726 223810 |
| 2 | Day Lewis Pharmacy | WHEAL NORTHEY CENTRE, 1 WHEAL NORTHEY, ST AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL25 3EF | PHARMACY | Call 01726 72975 |
| 3 | Boots | 29 FORE STREET, ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL25 5EP | PHARMACY | Call 01726 72112 |
| 4 | Day Lewis Pharmacy | 1-3 VICTORIA PLACE, ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL25 5PE | PHARMACY | Call 01726 72478 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Asda Opticians - St. Austell | ASDA STORES LTD, CROMWELL ROAD, ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL25 4PR | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Specsavers (st Austell) | 39 FORE STREET, ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL25 5PY | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Boots Opticians (fore St, St Austell) | 29 FORE STREET, ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL25 5EP | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Charlestown Eyecare | 1 CHARLESTOWN ROAD, ST. AUSTELL, PL25 3NJ | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 5 | Varcoe Eyecare | 3 OLD VICARAGE PLACE, ST. AUSTELL, PL25 5YY | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £386,294 | 146 | £392,093 | 189 | £391,751 | 168 | £415,005 | 182 |
| Semi-detached | £255,062 | 98 | £245,576 | 116 | £258,356 | 123 | £267,732 | 147 |
| Terraced | £204,021 | 87 | £225,439 | 91 | £228,602 | 99 | £256,355 | 131 |
| Flats | £127,534 | 44 | £136,418 | 40 | £152,667 | 46 | £214,224 | 121 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
St Austell
CRS Code: SAU
Operator: GW
Line: Cornish Main Line
Company: Great Western Railway
Accessible motorway junctions
No motorway junctions found for this postcode district.
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| PL25 3 | St. Austell Delivery Office |
| PL25 4 | St. Austell Delivery Office |
| PL25 5 | St. Austell Delivery Office |
| PL25 9 | St. Austell Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| P | L | 2 | 5 | - | X | X | X |
| P | L | 2 | 5 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Tourist attractions
We found 1 visitor attractions in or around this district.
| Name | Category | Detail | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinetum Park and Pine Lodge Gardens | Gardens | Garden | View map |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the PL25 postal code is ST. AUSTELL followed by Carlyon Bay, and Trewoon.
The postcode area has a boundary with The English Channel.
The PL25 Postcode shares a border with PL26 (Roche, Bugle, Mevagissey) and PL24 (PAR, St. Blazey, Tywardreath).
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