Sea Road, Carlyon Bay, St. Austell, PL25 3RY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PL25 3RY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.7%	51.3%	1.6%	51.0%	0.3%
Male	50.3%	48.7%	-1.6%	49.0%	-0.3%

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 3RY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.1% 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	17.4%	19.6%	2.2%	37.9%	-18.3%
Married: Opposite sex	63.8%	57.1%	-6.7%	44.2%	12.9%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Separated	0%	1%	1.0%	2.2%	-1.2%
Divorced	9.1%	8.8%	-0.3%	9.1%	-0.3%
Widowed	9.8%	12.8%	3.0%	6.1%	6.7%

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	40%	45.9%	5.9%	48.4%	-2.5%
Good health	36.9%	29.1%	-7.8%	33.6%	-4.5%
Fair health	19.7%	20.9%	1.2%	12.7%	8.2%
Bad health	3.4%	3.2%	-0.2%	4.0%	-0.8%
Very bad health	0%	0.9%	0.9%	1.2%	-0.3%

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	21.1%	16.1%	-5.0%	18.2%	-2.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.2%	10.3%	0.1%	9.6%	0.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17%	14.7%	-2.3%	13.4%	1.3%
Apprenticeship	3.8%	7.9%	4.1%	5.3%	2.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.5%	8.9%	1.4%	16.9%	-8.0%
Degree or Similar	35.5%	38.7%	3.2%	33.8%	4.9%
Other	4.9%	3.4%	-1.5%	2.8%	0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.6%	-1.6%
Mixed White and Asian	1%	0.3%	-0.7%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	0.4%	0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.9%	-0.3%
Mixed Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	96.2%	97.5%	1.3%	81.4%	16.1%
Arab	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

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	93.1%	95%	1.9%	83.2%	11.8%
European Union	2.1%	1.9%	-0.2%	6.1%	-4.2%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
Africa	1.7%	0.9%	-0.8%	2.7%	-1.8%
Middle East and Asia	2.4%	0.6%	-1.8%	5.6%	-5.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	0.6%	-0.1%	1.3%	-0.7%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.1%	95.3%	2.2%	83.2%	12.1%
10+ Years	0.7%	3.5%	2.8%	9.8%	-6.3%
2-5 Years	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	5.5%	1.3%	-4.2%	1.9%	-0.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88%	76.7%	11.3%
Portugal	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Other EU countries	0.6%	1.5%	-0.9%
North America and the Caribbean	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
No passport held	10.1%	13.5%	-3.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	29.3%	37.2%	-7.9%
Christian	63.4%	46.2%	17.2%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Other religion	2.5%	0.6%	1.9%
Not answered	4.5%	6.0%	-1.5%

Safety

Is Sea Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sea Road was 57.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.8% lower than the Penwithick & Boscoppa average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Sea Road has the 24th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Penwithick & Boscoppa and the 755th highest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£44,100

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in PL25 3RY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 7/10 (above average )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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 Sea Road are based on 95 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 Sea Road, Carlyon Bay, St. Austell, PL25 3RY

Estimated Average Property Prices for PL25 3RY

Average Price
£279,708

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£279,708

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Sea Road

Average Price
£704,668

Semi-Detached
£567,475

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£863,472

Flats/Maisonettes
£328,765

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Sea Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 Polgaver House Sea Road, St Austell, Cornwall Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£210,000	2020-07-22	£242,609
7 Polgaver House Sea Road, St Austell, Cornwall Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£205,000	2020-03-04	£239,210
6 Polgaver House Sea Road, St Austell, Cornwall Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£215,000	2018-08-17	£252,462
7 Polgaver House Sea Road, St Austell, Cornwall Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£185,000	2013-01-31	£257,946
6 Polgaver House Sea Road, St. Austell, Cornwall Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£221,000	2007-04-20	£255,317

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PL25 3RY

Employment

PL25 3RY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 3RY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 55% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	162
Full-Time Employee	58
Self-Employed	27
Part-Time Employee	22
Student (economically inactive)	7
Looking after home or family	6
Other	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Accommodation and food service activities	13
Human health and social work activities	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Education	10
Construction	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Other	4
Manufacturing	4
Information and communication	3
Administrative and support service activities	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Financial and insurance activities	1
Real estate activities	1
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Charlestown Primary School Crinnis Road , Carlyon Bay PL25 3PB	3out of 4	982 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Biscovey Academy Lamellyn Road , PL24 2DB	4out of 4	1,867 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Biscovey Nursery and Infants' Academy Lamellyn Road , PL24 2DB	3out of 4	1,888 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bishop Bronescombe CofE School 84 Boscoppa Road , PL25 3DT	2out of 4	1,899 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sandy Hill Academy Sandy Hill , PL25 3AT	4out of 4	2,418 yd	Academy converter	Yes	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	2,176 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Poltair School Trevarthian Road , PL25 4BZ	2out of 4	3,628 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	3,565 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Doubletrees School St Blazey Gate , St Blazey PL24 2DS	3out of 4	2,382 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Restormel Alternative Provision Academy Great Eastern & Great Western , The Sidings PL25 4TJ	3out of 4	3,101 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	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 Country Kitchen	Country Kitchen, Carlyon Bay Camping Park	538 yd
Edies Kitchen	10 Beach Road, Carlyon Bay	703 yd
Eastern Paradise	28 Beach Road, Carlyon Bay	704 yd
Pine Lodge Gardens Tea Room And Farm Shop	The Courtyard Tea Shoppe, Pine Lodge Gardens	893 yd
Raj's Kitchen	Rajs Kitchen, Cornish Market World	957 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Carlyon Bay Golf Club	Beach Road, Carlyon Bay		257 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Crinnis Crib Hut	Crinnis Beach, Carlyon Bay	614 yd
East Meets West	14 Beach Road, Carlyon Bay	703 yd
Ogy 1 Pasty Shop	Unit 6, St Austell Bay Business Park	839 yd
Jack's Fish & Chips	Jacks Fish And Chips, Cornish Market World	985 yd
The Grill	Cornish Market World, Par Moor Road	985 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Carlyon Bay Hotel SEA ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts	117 yd
Carlyon Bay Golf Club SEA ROAD	golf	117 yd
Curves (St Austell) UNIT C UNIT C PAR MOOR ROAD	health and fitness suite	867 yd
Charlestown Primary School CRINNIS ROAD	artificial grass pitch	1,067 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	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%

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	51.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	65.85 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	65.85 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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