Grenville Close Cornwall
42 addresses across 2 postcodes (PL26), about 160 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 9000005.
- Sales: 35 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £125,135 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 41 homes have an energy certificate (B: 6, C: 20, D: 14, E: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Cornwall costs £2,591 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Roche, about 6.1 km (3.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 130 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 3.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 169 to 184 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 42 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Brannel Surgery, about 3.6 km (2.2 miles) away.
- People: About 760 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 58% of households owned their home and 20% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 33 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | £125,135 | £125,135 | £125,135 |
| 2020 | 1 | £108,405 | £108,405 | £108,405 |
| 2017 | 4 | £102,429 | £90,000 | £129,985 |
| 2016 | 1 | £135,000 | £135,000 | £135,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £95,938 | £86,875 | £105,000 |
| 2014 | 4 | £85,500 | £60,000 | £93,500 |
| 2011 | 2 | £77,500 | £60,000 | £95,000 |
| 2010 | 10 | £108,625 | £90,000 | £160,000 |
| 2009 | 9 | £125,000 | £85,000 | £145,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb 2021 | 2 PL26 7DL | Terraced | £125,135 | |
| 22 Jan 2021 | 18 PL26 7DL | Other | £110,600 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 18 Dec 2020 | 12 PL26 7DL | Terraced | £108,405 | |
| 1 Sep 2017 | 40 PL26 7DL | Terraced | £129,985 | |
| 25 Aug 2017 | 12 PL26 7DL | Terraced | £104,350 | |
| 27 Jul 2017 | 20 PL26 7DL | Terraced | £90,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2017 | 19 PL26 7DL | Terraced | £100,507 | |
| 27 May 2016 | 4 PL26 7DL | Terraced | £135,000 | |
| 14 Dec 2015 | 16 PL26 7DL | Terraced | £86,875 | |
| 29 Jun 2015 | 18 PL26 7DL | Terraced | £105,000 | |
| 17 Nov 2014 | 35 PL26 7DL | Detached | £60,000 | Leasehold. |
| 17 Jun 2014 | 36 PL26 7DL | Terraced | £81,000 | |
| 7 Apr 2014 | 19 PL26 7DL | Terraced | £90,000 | |
| 31 Jan 2014 | 15 PL26 7DL | Terraced | £93,500 | |
| 24 Jun 2011 | 35 PL26 7DL | Detached | £60,000 | Leasehold. |
| 22 Feb 2011 | 5 PL26 7DL | Terraced | £95,000 | |
| 29 Nov 2010 | 24 PL26 7DL | Terraced | £95,000 | |
| 5 Jul 2010 | 15 PL26 7DL | Terraced | £120,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2010 | 25 PL26 7DL | Terraced | £145,000 | |
| 19 Apr 2010 | 14 PL26 7DL | Terraced | £97,250 | New build. |
| 6 Apr 2010 | 16 PL26 7DL | Terraced | £90,000 | |
| 1 Apr 2010 | 12 PL26 7DL | Terraced | £145,000 | New build. |
| 1 Apr 2010 | 18 PL26 7DL | Terraced | £125,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2010 | 41 PL26 7DL | Detached | £160,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2010 | 17 PL26 7DL | Terraced | £97,250 | |
| 29 Mar 2010 | 20 PL26 7DL | Terraced | £97,250 | |
| 18 Dec 2009 | 6 PL26 7DL | Terraced | £145,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2009 | 4 PL26 7DL | Terraced | £135,000 | New build. |
| 27 Nov 2009 | 3 PL26 7DL | Terraced | £135,000 | |
| 27 Nov 2009 | 36 PL26 7DL | Terraced | £125,000 | |
| 27 Nov 2009 | 40 PL26 7DL | Terraced | £125,000 | |
| 27 Nov 2009 | 37 PL26 7DL | Terraced | £120,000 | |
| 27 Nov 2009 | 2 PL26 7DL | Terraced | £116,500 | |
| 27 Nov 2009 | 38 PL26 7DL | Terraced | £85,000 | |
| 20 Nov 2009 | 39 PL26 7DL | Terraced | £85,000 |
Energy performance certificates
41 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 65 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (24); House, end-terrace (14); House, detached (2). Built: 2007-2011 (18); 2009 (12); 2010 (5). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (14); owner-occupied (4); rented (private) (1).
Council tax
What each band costs in Cornwall in 2026-27: Band D £2,591 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,727 | £2,015 | £2,303 | £2,591 | £3,167 | £3,742 | £4,318 | £5,182 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (44% of about 1,560 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 42 addresses are between 169 m and 184 m above sea level (175 m on average); the ground rises about 16 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PL26 7DL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PL26 7ZA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Roche 5,230 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) |
| St Columb Road 3,540 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.2 km (3.8 miles) | |
| Bugle 6,530 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.4 km (4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 10 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest St Georges Road Nanpean | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station St Austell | 6.4 km (4 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Mevagissey Ferry Landing | 12.6 km (7.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | Evolt Network | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cornwall Airport Newquay NQY | 12.1 km (7.5 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 157 km (97 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Brannel Surgery | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | St Dennis Pharmacy | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Truro Road Dental Practice | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) |
| Hospital | St Austell Community Hospital | 8.2 km (5.1 miles) |
| Police station | Saint Austell Police Station | 6.6 km (4.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food St Stephen Cashzone | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,770 m² | 130 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 270 m² | 130 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Victoria Bottoms Playing Field 1.9 ha | 170 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Earlier prehistoric hillfort and round cairn at St Stephen's Beacon, a scheduled monument, 1.6 km (1 mile) south. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Earlier prehistoric hillfort and round cairn at St Stephen's Beacon | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) south |
| Round 310m east of Carloggas Moor Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Currian Vale | Valley | 790 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Carpalla Mica Dam | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Watch Hill | Hill | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Virginia Wood | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) west |
| Burgotha Wood | Wood | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) west |
| Treviscoe Wood | Wood | 3 km (1.9 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 3.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 41 | 42 |
1 of the street's 42 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Cornwall: see them on the Cornwall page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nanpean Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 120 m | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Foxhole Learning Academy | Primary | 5–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Whitemoor Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nanpean Community Primary School PL26 7YH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 5 Very good | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Nanpean AFC PL26 7YE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 150 m | 5 Very good | 7 Nov 2022 |
| Nanpean Chinese Takeaway PL26 7YE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 m | 5 Very good | 12 Oct 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Fore Street (15); On or near St Georges Road (7); On or near Grenville Close (5); On or near Sports/Recreation Area (3); On or near Grenville Meadows (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 58% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 31% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 6% | 1% |
| Social rented | 19% | 17% |
| Private rented | 18% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 19% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 14% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 75% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 51% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 20% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhoods around this street are all in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Grenville Meadows · St Georges Road · Fore Street · Cul Rian Road · Currian Road · St Georges Road · Riverside · Fernleigh Terrace · Hallew Road · Parklands
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.