Morven Road is in St. Austell and in Restormel district. PL25 4PP 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 Morven Road, St. Austell, PL25 4PP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL25 4PL, PL25 4PJ, PL25 4PT, PL25 4PS, PL25 4QA, PL25 4PW, PL25 4PQ, PL25 4PR, PL25 4QQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PL25 4PP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.8% | 49.2% | -5.6% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 45.2% | 50.8% | 5.6% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 | 31.5% | 30.6% | -0.9% | 37.9% | -7.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.6% | 43% | 3.4% | 44.2% | -1.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 12.5% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 3.4% |
| Widowed | 15.9% | 10.2% | -5.7% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
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 | 42.6% | 41.2% | -1.4% | 48.4% | -7.2% |
| Good health | 29% | 33.1% | 4.1% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 20.1% | 19% | -1.1% | 12.7% | 6.3% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 5.8% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 1% | -2.0% | 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 | 30% | 21.7% | -8.3% | 18.2% | 3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 11.2% | -0.7% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.3% | 16.5% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 6.4% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 13.9% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.4% | 26.2% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -7.6% |
| Other | 3.7% | 4.1% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.8% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 98% | 95.8% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 14.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 95.5% 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 | 95.4% | 95.5% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 2.9% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 95.5% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72% | 76.7% | -4.7% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 25.1% | 13.5% | 11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49% | 37.2% | 11.8% |
| Christian | 47.8% | 46.2% | 1.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 1.9% | 6.0% | -4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Morven Road was 96.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.8% lower than the St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Morven Road has the 17th lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles and the 389th highest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 Morven Road, St Austell, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £166,000 | 2015-05-08 | £243,766 |
| 54 Morven Road, St. Austell, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2005-11-28 | £231,460 |
| 54 Morven Road, St. Austell, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2005-08-30 | £255,632 |
| 54 Morven Road, St. Austell, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2000-10-26 | £239,510 |
| 52 Morven Road, St. Austell, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £62,000 | 2000-09-04 | £250,562 |
PL25 4PP 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 4PP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 92 |
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 3out of 4 | 97 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandy Hill Academy Sandy Hill , PL25 3AT | 4out of 4 | 624 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carclaze Community Primary School St Piran's Close , PL25 3TF | 2out of 4 | 1,503 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlestown Primary School Crinnis Road , Carlyon Bay PL25 3PB | 3out of 4 | 1,591 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Bronescombe CofE School 84 Boscoppa Road , PL25 3DT | 2out of 4 | 1,629 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penrice Academy Charlestown Road , PL25 3NR | 4out of 4 | 398 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Poltair School Trevarthian Road , PL25 4BZ | 2out of 4 | 1,229 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 | 1,350 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 549 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Doubletrees School St Blazey Gate , St Blazey PL24 2DS | 3out of 4 | 4,501 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Taj | 57 Victoria Road, St Austell | 223 yd | |
| Treacle's Sandwich Bar And Cafe | 136 Alexandra Road, St Austell | 409 yd | |
| Capitol Bingo Club | Capitol Bingo, 115 Alexandra Road | 517 yd | |
| St Austell Leisure Centre | Polkyth Leisure Centre, Carlyon Road | 775 yd | |
| The House | Carlyon Road, St Austell | 775 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Of Cornwall | The Duke Of Cornwall, 98 Victoria Road | 252 yd | |
| St Austell Football & Social Club | AFC St Austell Ltd Clubhouse, Poltair Road | 1,014 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice | 6 Porthpean Road, St Austell | 72 yd | |
| Victoria Indian To Go | 67 Victoria Road, St Austell | 223 yd | |
| Fortune House | 59 Victoria Road, St Austell | 223 yd | |
| Francines Fish & Chips | 70 Clifden Road, St Austell | 359 yd | |
| Chinese Wok St Austell | 51 Clifden Road, St Austell | 455 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Asda Superstore, St Austell | 162 yd | |
| B And M Retail Ltd | B & M Ltd, St Austell | 899 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Daniels Lane | 1,056 yd | |
| Lidl UK | Lidl, Daniels Lane | 1,056 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Charles Primary School MORVEN ROAD | grass pitches | 131 yd |
| Penrice Academy CHARLESTOWN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 318 yd |
| Penrice Academy (Porthpean Road Sports Field) PORTHPEAN ROAD | grass pitches | 575 yd |
| Sandy Hill Academy SANDY HILL | grass pitches | 696 yd |
| St Austell Leisure Centre CARLYON ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 775 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 | 84.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 84.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 84.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 84.6% |
| 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 | 15.4% |
| Median download speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.