Poltair Road is in St. Austell and in Restormel district. PL25 4LR is located in the St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles 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 Poltair Road, St. Austell, PL25 4LR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL25 4LF, PL25 4LE, PL25 4LS, PL25 4EH, PL25 4LT, PL25 4NA, PL25 4BX, PL25 4DA, PL25 4LG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PL25 4LR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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 | 55.5% | 52% | -3.5% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 44.5% | 48% | 3.5% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 | 23.6% | 41.2% | 17.6% | 37.9% | 3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.8% | 40.2% | 0.4% | 44.2% | -4.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 10% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 26.1% | 5.9% | -20.2% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 35.6% | 46.1% | 10.5% | 48.4% | -2.3% |
| Good health | 17.1% | 32.4% | 15.3% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 21% | 15.4% | -5.6% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 22.4% | 5.4% | -17.0% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 3.9% | 0.7% | -3.2% | 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 | 44.9% | 14.7% | -30.2% | 18.2% | -3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 12.8% | 3.2% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 16% | 3.9% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 5.9% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7% | 18.7% | 11.7% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.7% | 30.5% | 9.8% | 33.8% | -3.3% |
| Other | 4.1% | 1.5% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 97.5% | 97.4% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 94.4% 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 | 94.7% | 94.4% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 94.6% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 1.1% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.4% | 76.7% | -0.3% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 20.5% | 13.5% | 7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.2% | 37.2% | 17.0% |
| Christian | 36.7% | 46.2% | -9.5% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Poltair Road was 215.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 215.1% higher than the Penwithick & Boscoppa average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Poltair Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Penwithick & Boscoppa and the 104th highest crime rate of 1,817 local areas in Cornwall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 118.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Poltair Road, St Austell, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2025-09-15 | £556,177 |
| Poltair House Poltair Road, St Austell, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2021-11-25 | £522,414 |
| Poltair House Poltair Road, St Austell, Cornwall Other, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2020-10-19 | £116,408 |
| 2 Poltair Road, St Austell, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2019-08-30 | £339,709 |
| 1 Poltair Road, St Austell, Cornwall Other, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2019-07-29 | £567,509 |
PL25 4LR 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 162 |
| Retired | 100 |
| Part-Time Employee | 75 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Other | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Charles School Morven Road , PL25 4PP | - not rated | 904 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Charles School Morven Road , PL25 4PP | - not rated | 904 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Austell Infant School Trinity Street , PL25 5BW | - not rated | 911 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandy Hill Academy Sandy Hill , PL25 3AT | 4out of 4 | 1,070 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandy Hill Community Primary School Sandy Hill , PL25 3AT | - not rated | 1,070 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poltair School Trevarthian Road , PL25 4BZ | - not rated | 275 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Austell Sixth Form College Trevarthian Road , PL25 4BZ | - not rated | 275 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Poltair School Trevarthian Road , PL25 4BZ | 3out of 4 | 394 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penrice Community College Charlestown Road , PL25 3NR | - not rated | 1,291 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Penrice Academy Charlestown Road , PL25 3NR | - not rated | 1,291 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Austell College Trevarthian Road , PL25 4BU | - not rated | 171 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mid Cornwall College Palace Road , PL25 4BW | - not rated | 354 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornwall College Corporate Headquarters , Cornwall College St Austell PL25 4DJ | - not rated | 683 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restormel PRU 16 Carlyon Road , PL25 4AJ | - not rated | 246 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Restormel Academy Great Eastern & Great Western , The Sidings PL25 4TJ | 3out of 4 | 373 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Treverbyn Primary (TEC) Drummers Hill , Scredda PL26 8XR | - not rated | 2,289 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Doubletrees School St Blazey Gate , St Blazey PL24 2DS | - not rated | 5,149 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Doubletrees School St Blazey Gate , St Blazey PL24 2DS | 3out of 4 | 5,149 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Koffiji Felshyp | The Cafe, Poltair Park | 133 yd | |
| St Austell Leisure Centre | Polkyth Leisure Centre, Carlyon Road | 238 yd | |
| The House | Carlyon Road, St Austell | 238 yd | |
| Buffers Coffee Shop | St Austell Railway Station, High Cross Street | 372 yd | |
| Capitol Bingo Club | Capitol Bingo, 115 Alexandra Road | 506 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Austell Football & Social Club | AFC St Austell Ltd Clubhouse, Poltair Road | 1 yd | |
| St. Austell Brewery Visitor Centre | St Austell Brewery, Visitor Centre | 267 yd | |
| White Hart Hotel | 2 - 3 Church Street, St Austell | 621 yd | |
| St Austell Royal British Legion Club | Royal British Legion, 16A Duke Street | 665 yd | |
| The Rann Wartha | JD Wetherspoons, The Rann Wartha | 723 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chung Hing | Chung Hing Chinese Takeaway, 86 East Hill | 440 yd | |
| Taste Of India | 23 - 25 High Cross Street, St Austell | 473 yd | |
| St Austell Pizza And Kebab House | 41 High Cross Street, St Austell | 474 yd | |
| Chinese Wok St Austell | 51 Clifden Road, St Austell | 806 yd | |
| Moustache Jacks Street Burgers | 2 Bodmin Road, St Austell | 822 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods Ltd | Farmfoods Limited, East Hill | 440 yd | |
| B And M Retail Ltd | B & M Ltd, St Austell | 804 yd | |
| Co-operative | Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd, West Hill | 988 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Superstore, St Austell | 1,082 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Austell College (Closed) Trevarthian Road | health and fitness suite | 172 yd |
| Poltair Park Poltair Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 188 yd |
| St Austell Leisure Centre CARLYON ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 239 yd |
| Poltair School TREVARTHIAN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 278 yd |
| Cornwall College (St Austell) Tregonissey Road | health and fitness suite | 685 yd |
| Mount Charles Primary School MORVEN ROAD | grass pitches | 903 yd |
| Sandy Hill Academy SANDY HILL | grass pitches | 980 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 75.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.