Sandy Hill, St. Austell, PL25 3AS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PL25 3AS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.1%	50.6%	-2.5%	51.0%	-0.4%
Male	46.9%	49.4%	2.5%	49.0%	0.4%

Partnership Status

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 PL25 3AS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.4% 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	21.7%	16.8%	-4.9%	37.9%	-21.1%
Married: Opposite sex	60.4%	58.4%	-2.0%	44.2%	14.2%
Separated	0.5%	2.5%	2.0%	2.2%	0.3%
Divorced	6.5%	6.9%	0.4%	9.1%	-2.2%
Widowed	11.1%	15.3%	4.2%	6.1%	9.2%

Health

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	35.3%	37%	1.7%	48.4%	-11.4%
Good health	41.1%	37.8%	-3.3%	33.6%	4.2%
Fair health	18.7%	21.7%	3.0%	12.7%	9.0%
Bad health	5%	2.2%	-2.8%	4.0%	-1.8%
Very bad health	0%	1.3%	1.3%	1.2%	0.1%

Education and Qualifications

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	25.3%	16.9%	-8.4%	18.2%	-1.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.9%	11.4%	-1.5%	9.6%	1.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.5%	14.9%	-2.6%	13.4%	1.5%
Apprenticeship	6.9%	8%	1.1%	5.3%	2.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.1%	21.4%	11.3%	16.9%	4.5%
Degree or Similar	21.7%	23.9%	2.2%	33.8%	-9.9%
Other	5.5%	3.5%	-2.0%	2.8%	0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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)
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	100%	98.3%	-1.7%	81.4%	16.9%
Other	0%	1.3%	1.3%	1.6%	-0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 99.1% 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	98.3%	99.1%	0.8%	83.2%	15.9%
Africa	0%	0.9%	0.9%	2.7%	-1.8%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.3%	99.1%	0.8%	83.2%	15.9%
10+ Years	0%	0.9%	0.9%	9.8%	-8.9%
2-5 Years	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	76.2%	76.7%	-0.5%
No passport held	23.8%	13.5%	10.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	34.1%	37.2%	-3.1%
Christian	55.6%	46.2%	9.4%
Jewish	0.9%	0.5%	0.4%
Not answered	9.5%	6.0%	3.5%

Safety

Is Sandy Hill Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sandy Hill was 35.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.7% lower than the St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Sandy Hill has the 5th lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles and the 645th lowest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£35,800

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in PL25 3AS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Sandy Hill are based on 19 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Restormel.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Sandy Hill, St. Austell, PL25 3AS

Estimated Average Property Prices for PL25 3AS

Average Price
£217,107

Semi-Detached
£265,480

Terraced
£160,774

Detached
£281,398

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Sandy Hill

Average Price
£203,235

Semi-Detached
£217,650

Terraced
£163,689

Detached
£342,809

Flats/Maisonettes
£119,960

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Sandy HillStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
12A Sandy Hill, St Austell, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building	£225,000	2020-03-16	£284,055
12A Sandy Hill, St Austell, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building	£200,000	2019-02-04	£258,602
6 Sandy Hill, St. Austell, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building	£100,000	2007-08-10	£142,151
8 Sandy Hill, St. Austell, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building	£112,000	2006-02-08	£184,404
6 Sandy Hill, St. Austell, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building	£84,000	2005-06-03	£138,536

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PL25 3AS

Employment

PL25 3AS 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in PL25 3AS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 46% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	94
Full-Time Employee	49
Self-Employed	21
Part-Time Employee	20
Other	7
Looking after home or family	6
Unemployed	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Student (economically inactive)	1
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Human health and social work activities	15
Manufacturing	10
Other	8
Education	8
Construction	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Mining and quarrying	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Information and communication	2
Real estate activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Transport and storage	1
Administrative and support service activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sandy Hill Academy Sandy Hill , PL25 3AT	4out of 4	297 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Mount Charles School Morven Road , PL25 4PP	3out of 4	663 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Carclaze Community Primary School St Piran's Close , PL25 3TF	2out of 4	919 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Bishop Bronescombe CofE School 84 Boscoppa Road , PL25 3DT	2out of 4	1,327 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Charlestown Primary School Crinnis Road , Carlyon Bay PL25 3PB	3out of 4	1,752 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Penrice Academy Charlestown Road , PL25 3NR	4out of 4	771 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Poltair School Trevarthian Road , PL25 4BZ	2out of 4	921 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cornwall College Corporate Headquarters , Cornwall College St Austell PL25 4DJ	- not rated	900 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Restormel Alternative Provision Academy Great Eastern & Great Western , The Sidings PL25 4TJ	3out of 4	616 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Doubletrees School St Blazey Gate , St Blazey PL24 2DS	3out of 4	4,370 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The New Taj	57 Victoria Road, St Austell	397 yd
Bird Box Koffi Shop	111A Slades Road, St Austell	498 yd
Treacle's Sandwich Bar And Cafe	136 Alexandra Road, St Austell	558 yd
Parkinson's MCB Bethel Monthly Drop-In	71 Meadway, St Austell	564 yd
Capitol Bingo Club	Capitol Bingo, 115 Alexandra Road	592 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Duke Of Cornwall	The Duke Of Cornwall, 98 Victoria Road	480 yd
St Austell Football & Social Club	AFC St Austell Ltd Clubhouse, Poltair Road	846 yd
St. Austell Brewery Visitor Centre	St Austell Brewery, Visitor Centre	1,071 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Ogy1	Sandy Stores, Sandy Hill	34 yd
Chinese Wok St Austell	51 Clifden Road, St Austell	140 yd
Francines Fish & Chips	70 Clifden Road, St Austell	227 yd
Victoria Indian To Go	67 Victoria Road, St Austell	397 yd
Fortune House	59 Victoria Road, St Austell	397 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Asda	Asda Superstore, St Austell	744 yd
Tesco	Tesco Stores Ltd, Daniels Lane	936 yd
Lidl UK	Lidl, Daniels Lane	936 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Sandy Hill Academy SANDY HILL	grass pitches	162 yd
Mount Charles Primary School MORVEN ROAD	grass pitches	594 yd
St Austell Leisure Centre CARLYON ROAD	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	652 yd
Penrice Academy CHARLESTOWN ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	663 yd
Poltair Park Poltair Road	grass pitches, tennis courts	931 yd
Carclaze Community Junior School (Closed) St. Pirans Close	grass pitches	936 yd
Poltair School TREVARTHIAN ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	945 yd
St Austell College (Closed) Trevarthian Road	health and fitness suite	1,003 yd
Cornwall College (St Austell) Tregonissey Road	health and fitness suite	1,007 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	28.6%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	28.6%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	28.6%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	28.6%

Speed Aviability

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	71.4%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of PL25 3AS