Higher Road is in Pensilva, Liskeard and in Caradon district. PL14 5NQ is located in the Lynher 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 Higher Road, Pensilva, Liskeard, PL14 5NQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL14 5QX, PL14 5PR, PL14 5NY, PL14 5QY, PL14 5SF, PL14 5PQ, PL14 5PF, PL14 5NZ, PL14 5PD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PL14 5NQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 52.6% | 48.5% | -4.1% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 47.4% | 51.5% | 4.1% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 | 26% | 25.8% | -0.2% | 37.9% | -12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.9% | 46% | -1.9% | 44.2% | 1.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 1% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 16.8% | 4.9% | 9.1% | 7.7% |
| Widowed | 10.3% | 10.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
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 | 42.6% | 34.1% | -8.5% | 48.4% | -14.3% |
| Good health | 34% | 40.5% | 6.5% | 33.6% | 6.9% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 17.5% | 1.9% | 12.7% | 4.8% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 6% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 27.7% | 17.9% | -9.8% | 18.2% | -0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 9.7% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 16.9% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 10% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 15.2% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 18% | 25.2% | 7.2% | 33.8% | -8.6% |
| Other | 6.4% | 5.2% | -1.2% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 99.2% | 96% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 14.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 95.8% 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% | 95.8% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 95.8% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.9% | 76.7% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 23.8% | 13.5% | 10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.9% | 37.2% | 10.7% |
| Christian | 44.5% | 46.2% | -1.7% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Higher Road was 31.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.3% lower than the Callington & St Dominic average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Higher Road has the 20th lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Callington & St Dominic and the 573rd lowest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.1%.
Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Cherry Tree Cottages Higher Road, Liskeard, Cornwall Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2022-08-19 | £265,000 |
| 1 Cherry Tree Cottages Higher Road, Liskeard, Cornwall Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2021-08-17 | £316,394 |
| Suncroft Higher Road, Liskeard, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2021-02-24 | £308,480 |
| Belle Vue Higher Road, Liskeard, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2019-12-09 | £230,677 |
| Belmont Cottage Higher Road, Liskeard, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2016-11-09 | £196,901 |
PL14 5NQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
PL14 5NQ 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in PL14 5NQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 93 |
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pensilva Primary School School Road , Pensilva PL14 5PG | 3out of 4 | 206 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton Cross ACE Academy Upton Cross , PL14 5AX | 3out of 4 | 2,592 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darite Primary Academy Darite , PL14 5JH | 4out of 4 | 3,359 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cleer Primary Academy Well Lane , St Cleer PL14 5EA | 4out of 4 | 4,555 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennium House Coffee Shop | Pensilva Community Association, Millennium House | 235 yd | |
| Millennium House | Princess Road, Pensilva | 317 yd | |
| Trevallicks Farm Shop And Tea Room | Caradon Farm, Pensilva | 1,037 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pensilva Primary School SCHOOL ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 203 yd |
| Pensilva Recreation Field School Road | grass pitches | 207 yd |
| All Being Well ALL BEING WELL GYM AT ALL BEING WELL GYM AT PRINCESS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 237 yd |
| Pensilva Youth Football Club School Road | grass pitches | 357 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 | 59.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 75.38 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 75.38 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.