PL15 8QU is in Tresmeer, Launceston and North Cornwall district. PL15 8QU is located in the Camelford & Boscastle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Cornwall. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tresmeer, Launceston, PL15 8QU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PL15 8QU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 51.4% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 50.7% | 48.6% | -2.1% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 PL15 8QU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61% 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 | 24.6% | 24.1% | -0.5% | 37.9% | -13.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.3% | 61% | 2.7% | 44.2% | 16.8% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 7% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 4.3% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 48.8% | 45.9% | -2.9% | 48.4% | -2.5% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 33.8% | 1.1% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 13.5% | -1.2% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 5.4% | 4.0% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 15.4% | 14% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 11.8% | -0.8% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.7% | 19.4% | -2.3% | 13.4% | 6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.9% | 7.5% | 0.6% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 17.2% | 1.8% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.7% | 28.5% | 2.8% | 33.8% | -5.3% |
| Other | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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 Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.1% | 100% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 95.9% 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 | 96.8% | 95.9% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 95% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.4% | 76.7% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 21.8% | 13.5% | 8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.4% | 37.2% | 4.2% |
| Christian | 47.7% | 46.2% | 1.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 9.5% | 6.0% | 3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around PL15 8QU was 14.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.7% lower than the Camelford & Boscastle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
PL15 8QU has the 14th lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Camelford & Boscastle and the 203rd lowest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.4%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old School House, Launceston, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2024-01-16 | £727,268 |
| Overton Villa, Launceston, Cornwall Other, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2023-11-17 | £71,319 |
| Rosmoor, Launceston, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2022-09-12 | £384,032 |
| Rosmoor, Launceston, Cornwall Other, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2020-12-11 | £75,963 |
| The Forge, Launceston, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2020-08-12 | £464,884 |
PL15 8QU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 24% 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 8QU 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.
| Retired | 56 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Full-Time Employee | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 9 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warbstow Primary Academy Warbstow , PL15 8UP | 3out of 4 | 3,980 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Egloskerry Primary School Egloskerry , PL15 8RT | 3out of 4 | 4,642 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Petherwin School Brazzacott , North Petherwin PL15 8NE | 3out of 4 | 5,132 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 81.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 81.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 81.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 81.8% |
| 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 | 9.1% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 9.1% |
| Median download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 130 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 26.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.