Turnpike is in St Anns Chapel, Gunnislake and in Cornwall district. PL18 9FD is located in the Calstock electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South East Cornwall. This postcode has been in use since 2007-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Turnpike, St Anns Chapel, Gunnislake, PL18 9FD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL18 9HQ, PL18 9HY, PL18 9JD, PL18 9HX, PL18 9HH, PL18 9HF, PL18 9HL, PL18 9HU, PL18 9JB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PL18 9FD has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 49.6% | 49.3% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 50.4% | 50.7% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 | 27.9% | 37.2% | 9.3% | 37.9% | -0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.4% | 43.4% | -4.0% | 44.2% | -0.8% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 1.9% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 14.7% | 14% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 4.9% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 3.5% | -2.0% | 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 | 42.8% | 49% | 6.2% | 48.4% | 0.6% |
| Good health | 32% | 33.1% | 1.1% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 12.2% | -3.9% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 7% | 4.2% | -2.8% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 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 | 21.3% | 13.1% | -8.2% | 18.2% | -5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 13.9% | -0.4% | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 17% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.4% | 3.5% | -3.9% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 21.6% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.1% | 29% | 9.9% | 33.8% | -4.8% |
| Other | 4.4% | 1.9% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.4% | 99.2% | 1.8% | 81.4% | 17.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 98% 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 | 97.1% | 98% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 97.7% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.8% | 76.7% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 22% | 13.5% | 8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.9% | 37.2% | 21.7% |
| Christian | 34.8% | 46.2% | -11.4% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Turnpike was 21.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.1% lower than the Calstock average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Turnpike has the 7th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Calstock and the 342nd lowest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Turnpike, Gunnislake, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £164,000 | 2018-12-10 | £216,746 |
| 6 Turnpike, Gunnislake, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2018-08-10 | £199,050 |
| 15 Turnpike, Gunnislake, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £145,250 | 2016-08-04 | £209,829 |
| 9 Turnpike, Gunnislake, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £159,000 | 2016-06-27 | £233,838 |
| 15 Turnpike, Gunnislake, Cornwall Terraced, a newly built property | £148,000 | 2014-10-15 | £219,642 |
PL18 9FD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
PL18 9FD 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware Primary Academy Drakewalls , PL18 9EN | 3out of 4 | 986 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrowbarrow School School Road , Harrowbarrow PL17 8BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,858 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gunnislake Primary Academy Chapel Street , PL18 9NA | 2out of 4 | 2,025 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Calstock Community Primary School Back Road , PL18 9QL | 3out of 4 | 3,586 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dominic CofE Primary School St Dominic , St Dominick PL12 6SU | - not rated | 3,793 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lowen School Lower Dimson Farm , PL18 9NS | - not rated | 1,965 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Quay View School Bere Alston , PL20 7EX | - not rated | 3,147 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamar Valley Donkey Park | St Anns Chapel, Gunnislake | 592 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rifle Volunteer | The Rifle Volunteer Inn, St Anns Chapel | 198 yd | |
| The Honicombe Arms | The Honicombe Manor Restaurant, Honicombe Manor Holiday Park | 663 yd | |
| The Queens Head | Queens Head, Fore Street | 1,088 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King George V Playing Field TURNPIKE | grass pitches | 72 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields (Closed) | grass pitches | 130 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 74.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.