Fore Street is in Gunnislake and in Caradon district. PL18 9JG is located in the Calstock 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 Fore Street, Gunnislake, PL18 9JG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL18 9JH, PL18 9JW, PL18 9BN, PL18 9JS, PL18 9JZ, PL18 9LZ, PL18 9JL, PL18 9BW, PL18 9LN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PL18 9JG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 50.2% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 50% | 49.8% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 23.1% | 29% | 5.9% | 37.9% | -8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.4% | 49.2% | -7.2% | 44.2% | 5.0% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 4% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 11.3% | -1.9% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 6% | 6.5% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 46.1% | 41.9% | -4.2% | 48.4% | -6.5% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 31.5% | 0.6% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 20% | 2.6% | 12.7% | 7.3% |
| Bad health | 5% | 6.3% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 20.1% | 15.2% | -4.9% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 11.1% | -2.1% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 13.5% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 10.2% | 5.1% | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 17.6% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.3% | 30.7% | 0.4% | 33.8% | -3.1% |
| Other | 4.7% | 1.6% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.5% | 98.2% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 16.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 97.8% 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 | 97.2% | 97.8% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 97.8% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.1% | 76.7% | 3.4% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 19.2% | 13.5% | 5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.3% | 37.2% | 9.1% |
| Christian | 45.2% | 46.2% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fore Street was 24.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.2% lower than the Calstock average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fore Street has the 10th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Calstock and the 402nd lowest crime rate of 1,817 local areas in Cornwall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest Fore Street, Gunnislake, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2025-10-03 | £212,690 |
| Hillcrest Fore Street, Gunnislake, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £64,000 | 2000-04-20 | £268,396 |
PL18 9JG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in PL18 9JG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 75 |
| Full-Time Employee | 58 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Valley Junior Academy Chapel Street , PL18 9NA | 3out of 4 | 141 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gunnislake Primary School Chapel Street , PL18 9NA | - not rated | 141 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Copper Valley Infant and Nursery Academy Drakewalls , PL18 9EN | 3out of 4 | 1,497 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Delaware Community Primary School Drakewalls , PL18 9EN | - not rated | 1,497 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gulworthy Primary Academy Gulworthy , Devon PL19 8JA | - not rated | 2,000 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tavistock College Crowndale Road , PL19 8DD | 2out of 4 | 4,998 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tavistock College Crowndale Road , PL19 8DD | - not rated | 4,998 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lowen School Lower Dimson Farm , Gunnislake PL18 9NS | - not rated | 430 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Copper Fields School Delaware Road , Drakewalls PL18 9EH | - not rated | 1,341 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gulworthy School Gulworthy , PL19 8JA | - not rated | 2,000 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Quay View School Bere Alston , PL20 7EX | - not rated | 3,661 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castlebridge School 62 Plymouth Road , PL19 8BU | - not rated | 5,452 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williams Community Cafe | Williams Community Café, 6 Commercial Street | 42 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cornish Inn | The Square, Gunnislake | 128 yd | |
| Rising Sun Inn | 9 Calstock Road, Gunnislake | 848 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gunnislake Primary School CHAPEL STREET | grass pitches | 206 yd |
| King George V Recreation Ground Bealswood Road | grass pitches | 572 yd |
| Gunnislake Cricket Club JEMANUS JEMANUS | grass pitches | 1,020 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.