Fore Street is in Calstock and in Caradon district. PL18 9RN 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, Calstock, PL18 9RN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL18 9QB, PL18 9RW, PL18 9QA, PL18 9QR, PL18 9QD, PL18 9RR, PL18 9QE, PL18 9QT, PL18 9RS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PL18 9RN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 51.2% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 49.4% | 48.8% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 26.7% | 34.7% | 8.0% | 37.9% | -3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.5% | 33.8% | -13.7% | 44.2% | -10.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 5% | 2.3% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 14.9% | 20.2% | 5.3% | 9.1% | 11.1% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 8% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
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 | 51.8% | 46.8% | -5.0% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 34.4% | -1.3% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 8.2% | 12.8% | 4.6% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 5.2% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 50.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.4% | 10.2% | -1.2% | 18.2% | -8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.9% | 8.3% | 0.4% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 14.8% | 2.9% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 1.9% | -2.6% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 11.1% | -3.8% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 48% | 50.9% | 2.9% | 33.8% | 17.1% |
| Other | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 96.5% | 91.2% | -5.3% | 81.4% | 9.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 90.4% 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 | 92.5% | 90.4% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.2% | 90.4% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 8% | 7.6% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 0% | -5.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.2% | 76.7% | 10.5% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.8% | 13.5% | -4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 65.2% | 37.2% | 28.0% |
| Christian | 25.2% | 46.2% | -21.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fore Street was 71.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 94.3% higher than the Calstock average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fore Street has the 4th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Calstock and the 581st highest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 131.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dittons Fore Street, Calstock, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2025-03-07 | £352,160 |
| 2 Fore Street, Calstock, Cornwall Other, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2020-12-18 | £347,258 |
| Sunflowers Fore Street, Calstock, Cornwall Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2020-12-11 | £211,790 |
| Market House Fore Street, Calstock, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2020-06-19 | £252,931 |
| The Shambles Fore Street, Calstock, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2020-01-16 | £217,910 |
PL18 9RN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 22% 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 9RN 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 | 56 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calstock Community Primary School Back Road , PL18 9QL | 3out of 4 | 238 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bere Alston Primary Academy Station Road , Bere Alston PL20 7AU | - not rated | 2,021 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Delaware Primary Academy Drakewalls , PL18 9EN | 3out of 4 | 2,664 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gunnislake Primary Academy Chapel Street , PL18 9NA | 2out of 4 | 3,326 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dominic CofE Primary School St Dominic , St Dominick PL12 6SU | - not rated | 3,630 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quay View School Bere Alston , PL20 7EX | - not rated | 862 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lowen School Lower Dimson Farm , PL18 9NS | - not rated | 3,687 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lishe Cafe | Lishe Café, 6 Commercial Road | 78 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Boot Inn | Fore Street, Calstock | 1 yd | |
| The Tamar Inn | The Quay, Calstock | 45 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Calstock Recreation Field MARSHWOOD MARSHWOOD | grass pitches | 174 yd |
| Calstock Community Primary School BACK ROAD | grass pitches | 174 yd |
| Chelfham Senior School | 924 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 | 96.6% |
| 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 | 3.4% |
| Median download speed | 30.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 29.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 35.15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 35.15 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 8.34 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.