PL24 2TB is in Carveor Moor, Par and Cornwall district. PL24 2TB is located in the St Blazey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of St Austell and Newquay. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Carveor Moor, Par, PL24 2TB 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 PL24 2TB 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 | 51.8% | 51.1% | -0.7% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 48.2% | 48.9% | 0.7% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of PL24 2TB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.8% 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 | 27.4% | 28.3% | 0.9% | 37.9% | -9.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.5% | 54.8% | -0.7% | 44.2% | 10.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 6.4% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 7.6% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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 | 41.5% | 45.2% | 3.7% | 48.4% | -3.2% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 32.7% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 18.6% | 16.6% | -2.0% | 12.7% | 3.9% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 3.9% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 22.1% | 15.4% | -6.7% | 18.2% | -2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 14.1% | -0.5% | 9.6% | 4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 15.4% | -4.9% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 7.7% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.4% | 22.1% | 5.7% | 16.9% | 5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.1% | 24.4% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -9.4% |
| Other | 3.9% | 1% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 99.1% | 96.4% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 15.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95% 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 | 95.7% | 95% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 95.3% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 0% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.2% | 76.7% | 4.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 17.2% | 13.5% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.3% | 37.2% | 11.1% |
| Christian | 45.8% | 46.2% | -0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around PL24 2TB was 134.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.8% higher than the St Blazey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
PL24 2TB has the 5th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in St Blazey and the 241st highest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3, Par, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2015-10-23 | £142,982 |
| Bobtails Cottage, 8, Par, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2013-05-08 | £466,522 |
PL24 2TB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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.
PL24 2TB 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 PL24 2TB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 95 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Self-Employed | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Mining and quarrying | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biscovey Academy Lamellyn Road , PL24 2DB | 4out of 4 | 1,876 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Bronescombe CofE School 84 Boscoppa Road , PL25 3DT | 2out of 4 | 1,950 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Biscovey Nursery and Infants' Academy Lamellyn Road , PL24 2DB | 3out of 4 | 1,966 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlestown Primary School Crinnis Road , Carlyon Bay PL25 3PB | 3out of 4 | 2,651 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carclaze Community Primary School St Piran's Close , PL25 3TF | 2out of 4 | 2,924 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penrice Academy Charlestown Road , PL25 3NR | 4out of 4 | 3,326 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Poltair School Trevarthian Road , PL25 4BZ | 2out of 4 | 3,947 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornwall College Corporate Headquarters , Cornwall College St Austell PL25 4DJ | - not rated | 3,680 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doubletrees School St Blazey Gate , St Blazey PL24 2DS | 3out of 4 | 1,705 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Restormel Alternative Provision Academy Great Eastern & Great Western , The Sidings PL25 4TJ | 3out of 4 | 3,867 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| YHA Eden Project | Youth Hostel Association, Snoozebox | 343 yd | |
| The Eden Project | Central Processing Unit, The Eden Project | 372 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tregrehan Playing Fields ADMIRAL COTTAGE ADMIRAL COTTAGE | grass pitches | 1,017 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 12.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 19.78 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 19.78 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.27 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.