Gravesend is in Torpoint and in Caradon district. PL11 2LX 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 Gravesend, Torpoint, PL11 2LX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL11 2HN, PL11 2JW, PL11 2LY, PL11 2JP, PL11 2LS, PL11 2JS, PL11 2AL, PL11 2LQ, PL11 2JR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PL11 2LX has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 48.2% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 50.6% | 51.8% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 | 30.3% | 40.6% | 10.3% | 37.9% | 2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.9% | 39.3% | -9.6% | 44.2% | -4.9% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 11% | -1.8% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 6.9% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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% | 39.9% | -5.2% | 48.4% | -8.5% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 40.4% | 3.2% | 33.6% | 6.8% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 14.8% | 3.2% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 3.2% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 18.2% | 13.2% | -5.0% | 18.2% | -5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 14.2% | 2.5% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.2% | 12.9% | -8.3% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 5.7% | 0.2% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.8% | 19.5% | 2.7% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.5% | 32.4% | 10.9% | 33.8% | -1.4% |
| Other | 5.1% | 2.2% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 97% | 96% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 14.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95.4% 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 | 98.2% | 95.4% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 95.9% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81% | 76.7% | 4.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.4% | 13.5% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.1% | 37.2% | 1.9% |
| Christian | 52.6% | 46.2% | 6.4% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gravesend was 72.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.0% higher than the Rame Peninsula & St Germans average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gravesend has the 11th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Rame Peninsula & St Germans and the 576th highest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penkerris Gravesend, Torpoint, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2025-01-29 | £393,270 |
| Ponsharden Gravesend, Torpoint, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £457,000 | 2023-12-06 | £457,952 |
| River View Gravesend, Torpoint, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £667,500 | 2023-07-21 | £659,276 |
| Thisldo Gravesend, Torpoint, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2016-08-02 | £359,492 |
| Penkerris Gravesend, Torpoint, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2011-01-06 | £369,408 |
PL11 2LX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
PL11 2LX 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.
| Retired | 92 |
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Self-Employed | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 3,250 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torpoint Nursery and Infant School Albion Road , PL11 2LU | 4out of 4 | 156 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carbeile Junior School Trevol Road , PL11 2NH | 3out of 4 | 687 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough Primary Academy Morice Square , Devonport PL1 4NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,623 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Morice Town Primary Academy Charlotte Street , Devonport PL2 1RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,705 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drake Primary Academy 1 Johnston Terrace Ope , Keyham PL2 2EN | 3out of 4 | 1,925 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 603 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Plymouth Park Avenue , PL1 4RL | 1out of 4 | 1,846 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonport High School for Boys Paradise Road , Stoke PL1 5QP | 4out of 4 | 2,970 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Scott Medical and Healthcare College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | - not rated | 3,131 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Damerel Community College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | 2out of 4 | 3,132 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,538 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 | 3,790 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 | 2,729 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Tamar School Row Lane , Higher St Budeaux PL5 2EF | 3out of 4 | 3,786 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fountain Head House School - Saltash The Saltash Campus , Church Road PL12 4AE | - not rated | 4,000 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fletewood School at Derry Villas 88 North Road East , PL4 6AN | - not rated | 4,600 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Plymouth Drake Circus , PL4 8AA | - not rated | 4,745 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hearts Kitchen | 1A Fore Street, Torpoint | 263 yd | |
| Courtyard Cafe | Rear Of, 7 - 8 Fore Street | 300 yd | |
| Town Fryer | 20 Fore Street, Torpoint | 419 yd | |
| Pirates Galley | Pirates Gallery, 30 Macey Street | 431 yd | |
| Kardkadia | T/ A Tamar Leisure Spot, 2 - 4 Tamar Street | 447 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelers Food Bar | Wheelers Bar, 48 Fore Street | 424 yd | |
| Carbeile Inn | Trevol Road, Torpoint | 816 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Shop Chippy | Topshop Fish And Chips, 39 Clarence Road | 237 yd | |
| Zinns Coffee And Cake | Zinns Coffee & Cake, Ground Floor | 287 yd | |
| Asian Wok | Vinos Pizzeria And Kebabbs, 58 Fore Street | 344 yd | |
| A Farm Pizza | Bettys Tearoom, 12 Fore Street | 372 yd | |
| Zagros Kebab | 23 Fore Street, Torpoint | 437 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd | Sainsbury's, Antony Road | 183 yd | |
| Torpoint Co-op | Torpoint Co-Op, 53 - 54 Fore Street | 424 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gardens Gym ANTONY ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 180 yd |
| Torpoint And Rame Community Sports Centre TREVOL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 616 yd |
| Carbeile Junior School TREVOL ROAD | grass pitches | 684 yd |
| Thanckes Park Antony Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 753 yd |
| Torpoint Community College Trevol Road | grass pitches | 773 yd |
| The Mill TORPOINT AFC TORPOINT AFC MILL LANE | grass pitches | 962 yd |
| Defiance Fields THANCKES THANCKES | grass pitches | 1,065 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 | 35 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 30.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 9.33 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.