Dawes Close is in Dobwalls, Liskeard and in Caradon district. PL14 6JQ is located in the Liskeard South & Dobwalls electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South East Cornwall. This postcode has been in use since 1985-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dawes Close, Dobwalls, Liskeard, PL14 6JQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL14 6JG, PL14 4ND, PL14 6AQ, PL14 6JB, PL14 6LS, PL14 4NT, PL14 6NE, PL14 6JD, PL14 6JE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PL14 6JQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.3% | 50.5% | -3.8% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 45.7% | 49.5% | 3.8% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 26.3% | 29.3% | 3.0% | 37.9% | -8.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.2% | 45.7% | -4.5% | 44.2% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 15.6% | 3.1% | 9.1% | 6.5% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 8.7% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
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 | 44% | 44.7% | 0.7% | 48.4% | -3.7% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 32.7% | -6.4% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 17.9% | 6.5% | 12.7% | 5.2% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 18.5% | 17.9% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.5% | 13.6% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.9% | 17.2% | -4.7% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 8.2% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 15.8% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.5% | 25.1% | 4.6% | 33.8% | -8.7% |
| Other | 4% | 2.2% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.1% | 98.4% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95.7% 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 | 98.6% | 95.7% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.6% | 96.6% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.3% | 76.7% | 2.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 19.4% | 13.5% | 5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.5% | 37.2% | 4.3% |
| Christian | 46.5% | 46.2% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 11.1% | 6.0% | 5.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dawes Close was 17.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.1% lower than the Liskeard Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dawes Close has the 4th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Liskeard Central and the 258th lowest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gate Cottage Dawes Close, Liskeard, Cornwall Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2025-07-24 | £275,021 |
| Lea Cottage Dawes Close, Liskeard, Cornwall Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2025-07-01 | £269,928 |
| Gate Cottage Dawes Close, Liskeard, Cornwall Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-11-15 | £301,222 |
| Bromleigh Dawes Close, Liskeard, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2023-07-20 | £261,735 |
| Trelawne Dawes Close, Liskeard, Cornwall Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2021-09-23 | £254,302 |
PL14 6JQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% 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 6JQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 89 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dobwalls Community Primary School Duloe Road , Dobwalls PL14 4LU | 3out of 4 | 485 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Liskeard Hillfort Primary School Old Road , PL14 6HZ | 2out of 4 | 3,289 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Braddock CofE Primary School East Taphouse , PL14 4TB | 3out of 4 | 3,978 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Neot Community Primary School Loveny Road , St Neot PL14 6NL | 4out of 4 | 4,156 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's CofE Primary School Lake Lane , PL14 3DE | 2out of 4 | 5,014 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liskeard School and Community College Luxstowe , PL14 3EA | 3out of 4 | 4,285 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taliesin Education Ltd Loveny House , 10 Miller Business Park PL14 4DA | - not rated | 3,923 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Caradon Alternative Provision Academy West Street , PL14 6BS | 3out of 4 | 3,932 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Aviary Tearooms | Trago Mills, Two Waters Foot | 176 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Highwayman | Dobwalls, Liskeard | 93 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dobwalls Community Primary School | grass pitches | 387 yd |
| Lantoom Park SCAWNS CLOSE | grass pitches | 690 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 | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 39.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 51.06 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 51.06 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 9.99 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.