Oaktree Close Holmbush, Cornwall
6 addresses across 2 postcodes (PL25), about 10 m long. USRN 31401168.
- Sales: 12 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £360,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 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 C; Band D in Cornwall costs £2,591 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is St Austell, about 2.2 km (1.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 200 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 43 to 47 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 6 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is St Austell Health Group, about 630 m (0.4 miles) away.
- People: About 490 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 75% of households owned their home and 21% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 62 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £360,000 | £360,000 | £360,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £280,000 | £280,000 | £280,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £340,000 | £340,000 | £340,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £285,000 | £285,000 | £285,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £224,500 | £224,500 | £224,500 |
| 2004 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £122,500 | £122,500 | £122,500 |
| 2000 | 2 | £117,500 | £115,000 | £120,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £95,000 | £95,000 | £95,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £94,000 | £94,000 | £94,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £95,000 | £95,000 | £95,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Nov 2023 | 5 PL25 3BL | Detached | £360,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2020 | 1 PL25 3BL | Detached | £280,000 | |
| 7 Mar 2019 | 2 PL25 3BL | Detached | £340,000 | |
| 22 Nov 2016 | 2 PL25 3BL | Detached | £285,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2015 | 4 PL25 3BL | Detached | £224,500 | |
| 28 Jul 2004 | 5 PL25 3BL | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 19 Feb 2001 | 4 PL25 3BL | Detached | £122,500 | |
| 18 May 2000 | 4 PL25 3BL | Detached | £120,000 | |
| 18 May 2000 | 2 PL25 3BL | Detached | £115,000 | |
| 29 Jan 1999 | 3 PL25 3BL | Detached | £95,000 | |
| 5 Jan 1998 | 5 PL25 3BL | Detached | £94,000 | |
| 14 Aug 1997 | 2 PL25 3BL | Detached | £95,000 |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 94 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (4). Built: 1991-1995 (2); 1967-1975 (1); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3).
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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (49% of about 790 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| PL25 3BL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| PL25 3LR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 6 addresses are between 43 m and 47 m above sea level (45 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PL25 3BL | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| PL25 3LR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | St Austell 526,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Par 223,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Luxulyan 3,200 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 39 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Holmbush Arch Road Charlestown | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station St Austell | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Mevagissey Ferry Landing | 7.9 km (4.9 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Charlestown Car Park | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | Evolt Network | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cornwall Airport Newquay NQY | 20.3 km (13 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 154 km (96 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest St Austell Health Group | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Day Lewis Pharmacy | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Holmbush One LLP | 240 m |
| Hospital | St Austell Community Hospital | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Saint Austell Police Station | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 170 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,190 m² | 200 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 6,060 m² | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,610 m² | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,410 m² | 140 m |
| Allotments | Alexandra Road Allotments 1,390 m² | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 1.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Wesleyan Chapel and Attached Schoolrooms, a listed building (Grade II*), 580 m (0.4 miles) south. 54 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wesleyan Chapel and Attached Schoolrooms | Listed building, Grade II* | 580 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Charlestown Harbour, comprising the inner dock and quays; outer basin and piers; eastern breakwater; and the eastern wall | Listed building, Grade II* | 820 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Standing stone called the 'Long Stone' in the grounds of Penrice School | Scheduled monument | 850 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Long Stone | Listed building, Grade II* | 850 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Tregrehan | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Charlestown Beach | Beach | 870 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Appletree Point | Wetland | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Crinnis Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Trethurgy Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| The Mount | Hill | 3.2 km (2 miles) east |
| Gover Valley | Valley | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 0 | 1 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 3 |
| Under 55 | 4 | 2 |
2 of the street's 6 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 4 from railways, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlestown Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 380 m | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Penrice Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 740 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Sandy Hill Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bishop Bronescombe CofE School Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jul 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Mount Charles School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Carclaze Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rickard's Cornish Biltong PL25 3LL | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd PL25 3HR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Rowes Bakery PL25 3HR | Retailers - other | 170 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jan 2025 |
| The Holmbush Inn PL25 3LL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 180 m | 4 Good | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Niles Bakery And Cafe PL25 3LP | Retailers - other | 230 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Fill Good Zero Waste Store PL25 3JQ | Retailers - other | 240 m | 5 Very good | 31 Jan 2024 |
| Holmbush Fish Bar PL25 3HT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Niles Bakery PL25 3HT | Retailers - other | 240 m | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Chinese Kitchen PL25 3HT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 4 Good | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Kittow's Quality Meats PL25 3HT | Retailers - other | 240 m | 4 Good | 29 May 2026 |
| Vons Coffee House PL25 3HT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Remake Cornwall PL25 3JQ | Retailers - other | 250 m | 4 Good | 14 Jan 2026 |
| The Smoking Long Horn PL25 3GU | Mobile caterer | 270 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Naturally Learning PL25 3NS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 290 m | 5 Very good | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Cafe Vibe PL25 3JQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 4 Good | 21 Oct 2021 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 22 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (36); On or near Supermarket (12); On or near Porthmeor Road (5); On or near Petrol Station (4); On or near Holmbush Arch Road (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 58 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 8% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 39% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 75% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 56% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 24% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 46% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 41% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 22% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 62% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 72% | 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) | 21% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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
Holmbush Arch Road · Hillside · Porthmeor Road · Crinnis Road · Church Lane · Church Road · Acorn Drive · Foundry Drive · Fettling Lane · Shelley Road · Waterwheel Close · Pattern Close
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.