Adams Close is in Torpoint and in Caradon district. PL11 2DB is located in the Torpoint electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South East Cornwall. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Adams Close, Torpoint, PL11 2DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL11 2DP, PL11 2DT, PL11 2ND, PL11 2BZ, PL11 2HW, PL11 2HJ, PL11 2DS, PL11 2DR, PL11 2QF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PL11 2DB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55% | 50.8% | -4.2% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 45% | 49.2% | 4.2% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.3% | 33.5% | 0.2% | 37.9% | -4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.7% | 43.9% | 1.2% | 44.2% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 13.8% | 14.9% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 5.8% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 4.1% | -3.5% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48% | 45.7% | -2.3% | 48.4% | -2.7% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 37.6% | 2.7% | 33.6% | 4.0% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 13.6% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 3% | 1.9% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.8% | 13.6% | -8.2% | 18.2% | -4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 10.9% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.9% | 18.1% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 8.1% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.8% | 18.6% | 0.8% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.1% | 28.5% | 9.4% | 33.8% | -5.3% |
| Other | 4% | 2.3% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.5% | 98.9% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 17.5% |
In this area, 91.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.8% | 91.1% | -6.7% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 4.6% | 3.9% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 91.1% | -6.7% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77% | 76.7% | 0.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 19.5% | 13.5% | 6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.5% | 37.2% | 1.3% |
| Christian | 54.2% | 46.2% | 8.0% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Adams Close was 29.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.4% lower than the Rame Peninsula & St Germans average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Adams Close has the 12th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Rame Peninsula & St Germans and the 537th lowest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Adams Close, Torpoint, Cornwall Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2022-10-10 | £233,373 |
| 7 Adams Close, Torpoint, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2018-07-04 | £184,377 |
| 7 Adams Close, Torpoint, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2016-01-29 | £194,735 |
| 14 Adams Close, Torpoint, Cornwall Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £148,500 | 2015-12-16 | £214,379 |
| 10 Adams Close, Torpoint, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2014-06-16 | £154,259 |
PL11 2DB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ham Drive Nursery School and Day Care Ham Drive , Ham PL2 2NJ | 3out of 4 | 4,579 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbeile Junior School Trevol Road , PL11 2NH | 3out of 4 | 749 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Torpoint Nursery and Infant School Albion Road , PL11 2LU | 4out of 4 | 1,386 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough Primary Academy Morice Square , Devonport PL1 4NJ | 3out of 4 | 2,894 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Antony Church of England School Antony , PL11 3AD | 2out of 4 | 2,918 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morice Town Primary Academy Charlotte Street , Devonport PL2 1RJ | 3out of 4 | 3,138 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torpoint Community College Trevol Road , PL11 2NH | 3out of 4 | 886 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saltash Community School Wearde Road , PL12 4AY | 2out of 4 | 3,118 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Plymouth Park Avenue , PL1 4RL | 1out of 4 | 3,247 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonport High School for Boys Paradise Road , Stoke PL1 5QP | 4out of 4 | 4,326 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Scott Medical and Healthcare College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | - not rated | 4,560 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City College Plymouth Kings Road , Devonport PL1 5QG | - not rated | 3,879 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millbay Academy 22 Millbay Road , PL1 3EG | - not rated | 5,071 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oneschool Global Uk Plymouth Campus Foulston Avenue , PL5 1HL | - not rated | 3,394 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fountain Head House School - Saltash The Saltash Campus , Church Road PL12 4AE | - not rated | 3,750 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Tamar School Row Lane , Higher St Budeaux PL5 2EF | 3out of 4 | 4,766 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torpoint Athletic Football Club | Torpoint AFC, Mill Lane | 803 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carbeile Inn | Trevol Road, Torpoint | 645 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Horson Field LAMORNA PARK | grass pitches | 653 yd |
| Torpoint Community College Trevol Road | grass pitches | 680 yd |
| Hms Raleigh Gymnasium (Hm Forces) | artificial grass pitch, golf, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 724 yd |
| Carbeile Junior School TREVOL ROAD | grass pitches | 753 yd |
| The Mill TORPOINT AFC TORPOINT AFC MILL LANE | grass pitches | 754 yd |
| Torpoint And Rame Community Sports Centre TREVOL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 821 yd |
| Thanckes Park Antony Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 857 yd |
| Defiance Fields THANCKES THANCKES | grass pitches | 867 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 38.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 39.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 52.46 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 52.46 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 9.3 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.