Penpont View is in Altarnun, Launceston and in North Cornwall district. PL15 7RY is located in the Altarnun & Stoke Climsland electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Cornwall. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Penpont View, Altarnun, Launceston, PL15 7RY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL15 7RX, PL15 7QZ, PL15 7RQ, PL15 7RZ, PL15 7RG, PL15 7RJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PL15 7RY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 51.1% | -1.1% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 47.8% | 48.9% | 1.1% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 27.2% | 27.5% | 0.3% | 37.9% | -10.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.4% | 48.6% | -1.8% | 44.2% | 4.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.2% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 13.9% | 4.5% | 9.1% | 4.8% |
| Widowed | 9.8% | 7.2% | -2.6% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.3% | 34.2% | -6.1% | 48.4% | -14.2% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 35.2% | 0.7% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 20.1% | 19.9% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 7.2% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 8.9% | 4.8% | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 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 | 34.6% | 23.4% | -11.2% | 18.2% | 5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 13.1% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 9.8% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 5.7% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 21.3% | 9.9% | 16.9% | 4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.7% | 24.6% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -9.2% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.2% 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 | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99% | 98.2% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 16.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 94.7% 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 | 96.6% | 94.7% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 94.3% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.9% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0.4% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.8% | 76.7% | -7.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 29.8% | 13.5% | 16.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.7% | 37.2% | 4.5% |
| Christian | 48.8% | 46.2% | 2.6% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Penpont View was 54.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.0% higher than the Camelford & Boscastle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Penpont View has the 27th highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Camelford & Boscastle and the 805th highest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.8%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Penpont View, Launceston, Cornwall Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2023-09-08 | £282,991 |
| 5 Penpont View, Launceston, Cornwall Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2023-01-12 | £231,710 |
| 1 Penpont View, Launceston, Cornwall Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2021-06-24 | £204,706 |
| 1 Penpont View, Launceston, Cornwall Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2021-03-25 | £145,379 |
| 39 Penpont View, Launceston, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2021-01-29 | £221,478 |
PL15 7RY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
PL15 7RY 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 PL15 7RY 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 | 79 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altarnun Primary School Five Lanes , Altarnun PL15 7RZ | 2out of 4 | 305 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Head Hotel | The Kings Head Hotel, Five Lanes | 97 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Altarnun Primary School | grass pitches | 336 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 | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 2.6% |
| Median download speed | 27.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 27.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 39.87 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 39.87 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 8.71 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.