Wedgewood Road, St. Austell, PL25 3HY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PL25 3HY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.7%	54.4%	0.7%	51.0%	3.4%
Male	46.3%	45.6%	-0.7%	49.0%	-3.4%

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 3HY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.2% 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	14.8%	17.9%	3.1%	37.9%	-20.0%
Married: Opposite sex	65.6%	56.2%	-9.4%	44.2%	12.0%
Separated	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	2.2%	-2.2%
Divorced	6.7%	9%	2.3%	9.1%	-0.1%
Widowed	12.4%	16.9%	4.5%	6.1%	10.8%

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	28.1%	30.7%	2.6%	48.4%	-17.7%
Good health	38.5%	37.6%	-0.9%	33.6%	4.0%
Fair health	22.1%	22.9%	0.8%	12.7%	10.2%
Bad health	9.1%	5.9%	-3.2%	4.0%	1.9%
Very bad health	2.2%	2.9%	0.7%	1.2%	1.7%

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.

This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 15.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	37.8%	26.9%	-10.9%	18.2%	8.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.5%	10%	-1.5%	9.6%	0.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.4%	17.9%	4.5%	13.4%	4.5%
Apprenticeship	3.3%	7%	3.7%	5.3%	1.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10%	17.4%	7.4%	16.9%	0.5%
Degree or Similar	17.2%	15.9%	-1.3%	33.8%	-17.9%
Other	6.7%	5%	-1.7%	2.8%	2.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.7%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	98.3%	100%	1.7%	81.4%	18.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.1% 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	96.5%	96.1%	-0.4%	83.2%	12.9%
European Union	3%	0.5%	-2.5%	6.1%	-5.6%
Africa	0%	0.5%	0.5%	2.7%	-2.2%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	0.5%	0.1%	5.6%	-5.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.5%	0.5%	1.3%	-0.8%
Oceania	0%	1.9%	1.9%	0.3%	1.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.5%	96.1%	-0.4%	83.2%	12.9%
10+ Years	2.2%	2.9%	0.7%	9.8%	-6.9%
5-10 Years	0%	1%	1.0%	2.9%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	76.5%	76.7%	-0.2%
No passport held	23.5%	13.5%	10.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	33%	37.2%	-4.2%
Christian	57.8%	46.2%	11.6%
Not answered	9.2%	6.0%	3.2%

Safety

Is Wedgewood Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wedgewood Road was 41.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.9% lower than the St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Wedgewood Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles and the 777th lowest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.5%.

🔎 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 3HY, 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 Wedgewood Road are based on 18 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 Wedgewood Road, St. Austell, PL25 3HY

Estimated Average Property Prices for PL25 3HY

Average Price
£240,792

Semi-Detached
£259,043

Terraced
£217,701

Detached
£266,857

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Wedgewood Road

Average Price
£260,447

Semi-Detached
£277,274

Terraced
£248,564

Detached
£269,377

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Wedgewood Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6 Wedgewood Road, St Austell, Cornwall Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£212,500	2025-06-13	£224,091
7 Wedgewood Road, St Austell, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building	£225,000	2024-12-11	£227,559
12 Wedgewood Road, St Austell, Cornwall Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£255,000	2023-10-26	£253,458
1 Wedgewood Road, St Austell, Cornwall Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£275,000	2022-07-28	£278,103
21 Wedgewood Road, St Austell, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building	£250,000	2021-09-02	£285,298

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PL25 3HY

Employment

PL25 3HY 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 PL25 3HY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 58% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	117
Full-Time Employee	34
Part-Time Employee	13
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Self-Employed	9
Looking after home or family	6
Unemployed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Other	3
Student (economically inactive)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	17
Construction	13
Education	7
Manufacturing	6
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Human health and social work activities	4
Transport and storage	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Real estate activities	2
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Other	2
Administrative and support service activities	1
Mining and quarrying	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	455 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bishop Bronescombe CofE School 84 Boscoppa Road , PL25 3DT	2out of 4	719 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Mount Charles School Morven Road , PL25 4PP	3out of 4	1,011 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Charlestown Primary School Crinnis Road , Carlyon Bay PL25 3PB	3out of 4	1,088 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Carclaze Community Primary School St Piran's Close , PL25 3TF	2out of 4	1,228 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	709 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Poltair School Trevarthian Road , PL25 4BZ	2out of 4	1,661 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	1,573 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	1,287 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Doubletrees School St Blazey Gate , St Blazey PL24 2DS	3out of 4	3,644 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
Tesco Customer Cafe	Eurest, Tesco Stores Ltd	185 yd
Vons Coffee House	82 Daniels Lane, St Austell	350 yd
Cafe Vibe	Unit 58, Stennack Road	386 yd
The Galley Charlestown Ltd	The Galley, Charlestown Road	807 yd
The New Taj	57 Victoria Road, St Austell	910 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Holmbush Inn	Holmbush Inn, 101 Holmbush Road		576 yd
Duke Of Cornwall	The Duke Of Cornwall, 98 Victoria Road		1,026 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Chinese Kitchen	80 Daniels Lane, St Austell	370 yd
Holmbush Fish Bar	86 Daniels Lane, St Austell	370 yd
Ogy1	Sandy Stores, Sandy Hill	718 yd
Francines Fish & Chips	70 Clifden Road, St Austell	749 yd
Chinese Wok St Austell	51 Clifden Road, St Austell	799 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lidl UK	Lidl, Daniels Lane	185 yd
Tesco	Tesco Stores Ltd, Daniels Lane	185 yd
Asda	Asda Superstore, St Austell	1,044 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Sandy Hill Academy SANDY HILL	grass pitches	641 yd
Penrice Academy CHARLESTOWN ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	682 yd
Bishop Bronescombe School BOSCOPPA ROAD	grass pitches	739 yd
Charlestown Primary School CRINNIS ROAD	artificial grass pitch	979 yd
Mount Charles Primary School MORVEN ROAD	grass pitches	1,025 yd
Wheal Eliza Trenowah Road	grass pitches	1,030 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	85.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	19.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

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	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	54.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	116.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	327.71 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	327.71 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	21.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	49.92 Mbit/s

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