Maker Road, Torpoint, PL11 2HZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PL11 2HZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.1%	50.6%	-0.5%	51.0%	-0.4%
Male	48.9%	49.4%	0.5%	49.0%	0.4%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of PL11 2HZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	22.4%	21.2%	-1.2%	37.9%	-16.7%
Married: Opposite sex	57.1%	59.6%	2.5%	44.2%	15.4%
Separated	1.9%	2%	0.1%	2.2%	-0.2%
Divorced	7.1%	7.9%	0.8%	9.1%	-1.2%
Widowed	11.4%	9.4%	-2.0%	6.1%	3.3%

Health

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	45.1%	42%	-3.1%	48.4%	-6.4%
Good health	32.6%	35.7%	3.1%	33.6%	2.1%
Fair health	19.3%	16.4%	-2.9%	12.7%	3.7%
Bad health	1.7%	5.5%	3.8%	4.0%	1.5%
Very bad health	1.3%	0.4%	-0.9%	1.2%	-0.8%

Education and Qualifications

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.

In the area around PL11 2HZ this area, 7.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	21%	7.8%	-13.2%	18.2%	-10.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.5%	12.7%	2.2%	9.6%	3.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.5%	15.2%	-4.3%	13.4%	1.8%
Apprenticeship	11.9%	11.8%	-0.1%	5.3%	6.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.3%	16.7%	2.4%	16.9%	-0.2%
Degree or Similar	20%	31.4%	11.4%	33.8%	-2.4%
Other	2.9%	4.4%	1.5%	2.8%	1.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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)
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
White	100%	98.3%	-1.7%	81.4%	16.9%
Other	0%	1.3%	1.3%	1.6%	-0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.1% 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%	97.1%	0.1%	83.2%	13.9%
European Union	2.1%	1.7%	-0.4%	6.1%	-4.4%
Africa	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.8%	0.8%	5.6%	-4.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97%	97.1%	0.1%	83.2%	13.9%
10+ Years	0%	2.5%	2.5%	9.8%	-7.3%
5-10 Years	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	2.9%	-2.9%
Less than 2 years	2.1%	0.4%	-1.7%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84.9%	76.7%	8.2%
Germany	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Other Europe	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	14.2%	13.5%	0.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	29.7%	37.2%	-7.5%
Christian	59.8%	46.2%	13.6%
Buddhist	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Other religion	1.3%	0.6%	0.7%
Not answered	8.4%	6.0%	2.4%

Safety

Is Maker Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Maker Road was 62.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.6% higher than the Rame Peninsula & St Germans average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Maker Road has the 14th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Rame Peninsula & St Germans and the 689th highest crime rate of 1,817 local areas in Cornwall .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£38,100

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in PL11 2HZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Maker Road are based on 82 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Caradon.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Maker Road, Torpoint, PL11 2HZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for PL11 2HZ

Average Price
£281,873

Semi-Detached
£302,992

Terraced
£253,004

Detached
£293,851

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Maker Road

Average Price
£275,252

Semi-Detached
£281,459

Terraced
£259,258

Detached
£283,843

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Maker Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
82 Maker Road, Torpoint, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building	£315,000	2025-12-19	£312,316
61 Maker Road, Torpoint, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building	£190,000	2025-07-09	£187,341
92 Maker Road, Torpoint, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building	£315,000	2025-02-17	£308,375
84 Maker Road, Torpoint, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building	£100,000	2023-05-26	£93,661
59 Maker Road, Torpoint, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building	£272,000	2021-03-22	£298,029

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PL11 2HZ

Employment

PL11 2HZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in PL11 2HZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 44% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	89
Full-Time Employee	51
Part-Time Employee	20
Self-Employed	16
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Looking after home or family	6
Other	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Student (economically inactive)	2
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	18
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	18
Education	12
Human health and social work activities	9
Manufacturing	8
Transport and storage	8
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Construction	6
Other	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Real estate activities	3
Mining and quarrying	1
Financial and insurance activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	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	4,015 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Torpoint Nursery and Infant School Albion Road , PL11 2LU	- not rated	693 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Carbeile Junior School Trevol Road , PL11 2NH	3out of 4	736 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Marlborough Primary Academy Morice Square , Devonport PL1 4NJ	3out of 4	1,803 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Marlborough Primary School Morice Square , Devonport PL1 4NJ	- not rated	1,803 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Mount Wise Community Primary School James Street , Devonport PL1 4LA	- not rated	2,136 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Torpoint Community College Trevol Road , PL11 2NH	3out of 4	496 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Devonport Secondary School Park Avenue , PL1 4RL	- not rated	2,267 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
UTC Plymouth Park Avenue , Devenport PL1 4RL	- not rated	2,267 yd	University technical college	No	Mixed	More About School
Parkside Community Technology College Park Avenue , Devonport PL1 4RL	- not rated	2,267 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
UTC Plymouth Park Avenue , PL1 4RL	3out of 4	2,267 yd	University technical college	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
City College Plymouth Kings Road , Devonport PL1 5QG	- not rated	2,807 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Plymouth School of Creative Arts The Red House , 22 Millbay Road PL1 3EG	- not rated	3,946 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Belmont House School Plymouth Youth Hostel , Belmont House PL3 4DW	- not rated	3,065 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oneschool Global Uk Plymouth Campus Foulston Avenue , PL5 1HL	- not rated	3,529 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Dunstan's Abbey School Craigie Drive , The Millfields PL1 3JL	- not rated	3,688 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Chapel Bridge School 99 Craigie Drive , PL1 3JL	- not rated	3,688 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wolsdon Street School 39 Wolsdon Street , PL1 5EH	- not rated	3,965 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Torpoint Athletic Football Club	Torpoint AFC, Mill Lane	269 yd
Woogies	Mosquito Sailing Club, Marine Drive	589 yd
Hearts Kitchen	1A Fore Street, Torpoint	735 yd
Courtyard Cafe	Rear Of, 7 - 8 Fore Street	751 yd
Town Fryer	20 Fore Street, Torpoint	758 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Carbeile Inn	Trevol Road, Torpoint		519 yd
Wheelers Food Bar	Wheelers Bar, 48 Fore Street		758 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Top Shop Chippy	Topshop Fish And Chips, 39 Clarence Road	629 yd
Torpoint Grill	47 Fore Street, Torpoint	712 yd
A Farm Pizza	Bettys Tearoom, 12 Fore Street	736 yd
Asian Wok	Vinos Pizzeria And Kebabbs, 58 Fore Street	741 yd
Zinns Coffee And Cake	Zinns Coffee & Cake, Ground Floor	743 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd	Sainsbury's, Antony Road		670 yd
Torpoint Co-op	Torpoint Co-Op, 53 - 54 Fore Street		758 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
The Mill TORPOINT AFC TORPOINT AFC MILL LANE	grass pitches	309 yd
Carbeile Junior School TREVOL ROAD	grass pitches	570 yd
Torpoint And Rame Community Sports Centre TREVOL ROAD	health and fitness suite	571 yd
The Gardens Gym ANTONY ROAD	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	673 yd
Torpoint Community College Trevol Road	grass pitches	739 yd
Thanckes Park Antony Road	grass pitches, tennis courts	967 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	40 Mbit/s
Average download speed	44.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	70.85 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	70.85 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	10.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of PL11 2HZ