Holmbush Road is in St. Austell and in Restormel district. PL25 3LW is located in the St Austell Bethel & Holmbush 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 Holmbush Road, St. Austell, PL25 3LW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL25 3FP, PL25 3LS, PL25 3LN, PL25 3LU, PL25 3LT, PL25 3LP, PL25 3LL, PL25 3LX, PL25 3HQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PL25 3LW has a female population much higher than UK average, with 58.6% of the population 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 | 52% | 58.6% | 6.6% | 51.0% | 7.6% |
| Male | 48% | 41.4% | -6.6% | 49.0% | -7.6% |
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 | 18.2% | 27.6% | 9.4% | 37.9% | -10.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.7% | 46.3% | -8.4% | 44.2% | 2.1% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 9.9% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 15.5% | 13.8% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 7.7% |
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 | 37.9% | 43.2% | 5.3% | 48.4% | -5.2% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 38.3% | 4.0% | 33.6% | 4.7% |
| Fair health | 21.2% | 13.1% | -8.1% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 4.1% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 35.4% | 19.5% | -15.9% | 18.2% | 1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 15.1% | 4.1% | 9.6% | 5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.3% | 16.6% | -2.7% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 6.3% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 17.6% | 8.2% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.5% | 23.4% | 7.9% | 33.8% | -10.4% |
| Other | 5% | 1.5% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| White | 99.5% | 100% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 96.4% 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 | 97.5% | 96.4% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| European Union | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Africa | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 96.4% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.6% | 76.7% | 8.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 13.1% | 13.5% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.2% | 37.2% | -1.0% |
| Christian | 58% | 46.2% | 11.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holmbush Road was 255.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 162.8% higher than the St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Holmbush Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 34 local areas in St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles and the 80th highest crime rate of 1,817 local areas in Cornwall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 88.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 61.5%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 121 Holmbush Road, St Austell, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2025-10-27 | £106,063 |
| 125 Holmbush Road, St. Austell, Cornwall Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £133,000 | 2005-10-31 | £209,128 |
| 125 Holmbush Road, St. Austell, Cornwall Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £51,000 | 1998-06-04 | £252,032 |
| 123 Holmbush Road, St. Austell, Cornwall Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £48,500 | 1998-03-27 | £244,859 |
| 121 Holmbush Road, St. Austell, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £55,000 | 1997-07-02 | £279,889 |
PL25 3LW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 3LW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 66 |
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Education | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlestown Primary School Crinnis Road , Carlyon Bay PL25 3PB | - not rated | 387 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlestown Primary School Crinnis Road , Carlyon Bay PL25 3PB | - not rated | 387 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Bronescombe CofE School 84 Boscoppa Road , PL25 3DT | 3out of 4 | 887 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Bronescombe CofE VA School Boscoppa Road , PL25 3DT | - not rated | 887 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandy Hill Academy Sandy Hill , PL25 3AT | 4out of 4 | 1,247 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penrice Community College Charlestown Road , PL25 3NR | - not rated | 1,141 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Penrice Academy Charlestown Road , PL25 3NR | - not rated | 1,141 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Poltair School Trevarthian Road , PL25 4BZ | - not rated | 2,396 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Austell Sixth Form College Trevarthian Road , PL25 4BZ | - not rated | 2,396 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Poltair School Trevarthian Road , PL25 4BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,461 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 | 2,385 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Austell College Trevarthian Road , PL25 4BU | - not rated | 2,447 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mid Cornwall College Palace Road , PL25 4BW | - not rated | 2,636 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restormel Academy Great Eastern & Great Western , The Sidings PL25 4TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,995 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Restormel PRU 16 Carlyon Road , PL25 4AJ | - not rated | 2,136 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Doubletrees School St Blazey Gate , St Blazey PL24 2DS | - not rated | 3,019 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Doubletrees School St Blazey Gate , St Blazey PL24 2DS | 3out of 4 | 3,019 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Treverbyn Primary (TEC) Drummers Hill , Scredda PL26 8XR | - not rated | 3,533 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Vibe | Unit 58, Stennack Road | 331 yd | |
| Vons Coffee House | 82 Daniels Lane, St Austell | 530 yd | |
| Tesco Customer Cafe | Eurest, Tesco Stores Ltd | 534 yd | |
| Pine Lodge Gardens Tea Room And Farm Shop | The Courtyard Tea Shoppe, Pine Lodge Gardens | 556 yd | |
| Eastern Paradise | 28 Beach Road, Carlyon Bay | 688 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Holmbush Inn | Holmbush Inn, 101 Holmbush Road | 199 yd | |
| Rashleigh Arms Hotel | Rashleigh Arms, Quay Road | 1,005 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese Kitchen | 80 Daniels Lane, St Austell | 545 yd | |
| Holmbush Fish Bar | 86 Daniels Lane, St Austell | 545 yd | |
| East Meets West | 14 Beach Road, Carlyon Bay | 691 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Daniels Lane | 534 yd | |
| Lidl UK | Lidl, Daniels Lane | 534 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Charlestown Primary School CRINNIS ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 381 yd |
| Wheal Eliza Trenowah Road | grass pitches | 509 yd |
| Bishop Bronescombe School BOSCOPPA ROAD | grass pitches | 891 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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.