Codling Close is in St Austell and in Cornwall district. PL25 4PY 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 2014-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Codling Close, St Austell, PL25 4PY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL25 4FU, PL25 4PF, PL25 4PX, PL25 4RE, PL25 4PZ, PL25 4GA, PL25 4RF, PL25 4PN, PL26 6AN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PL25 4PY has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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 | 52.1% | 47.8% | -4.3% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 47.9% | 52.2% | 4.3% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 | 29.2% | 41.3% | 12.1% | 37.9% | 3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.6% | 48.5% | -0.1% | 44.2% | 4.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 4.6% | -9.0% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 3.3% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.6% | 54% | 11.4% | 48.4% | 5.6% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 33% | 0.9% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 7% | -10.4% | 12.7% | -5.7% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 3.3% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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.
In the area around PL25 4PY this area, 9.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.3% | 9.9% | -15.4% | 18.2% | -8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 10.9% | 0.8% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 14.9% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.8% | 4.3% | -3.5% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 23.1% | 8.3% | 16.9% | 6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.2% | 35.3% | 15.1% | 33.8% | 1.5% |
| Other | 3.5% | 1.7% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.4% | 95.6% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 14.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 95.1% 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 | 97% | 95.1% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 95.8% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0.7% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.8% | 76.7% | -1.9% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 22.7% | 13.5% | 9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 61.8% | 37.2% | 24.6% |
| Christian | 31% | 46.2% | -15.2% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Codling Close was 271.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 164.2% higher than the St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Codling Close has the 5th highest crime rate of 34 local areas in St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles and the 68th highest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 104.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Codling Close, St Austell, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £97,200 | 2024-08-20 | £99,960 |
| 19 Codling Close, St Austell, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2024-07-17 | £143,072 |
| 16 Codling Close, St Austell, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £307,000 | 2023-09-18 | £302,667 |
| 13 Codling Close, St Austell, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £286,000 | 2021-09-29 | £325,215 |
| 22 Codling Close, St Austell, Cornwall Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2021-03-22 | £275,517 |
PL25 4PY 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 133 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 516 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandy Hill Academy Sandy Hill , PL25 3AT | 4out of 4 | 1,172 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlestown Primary School Crinnis Road , Carlyon Bay PL25 3PB | 3out of 4 | 1,627 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pondhu Primary School Penwinnick Road , PL25 5DS | - not rated | 2,017 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Bronescombe CofE School 84 Boscoppa Road , PL25 3DT | 2out of 4 | 2,054 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 | 634 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Poltair School Trevarthian Road , PL25 4BZ | 2out of 4 | 1,698 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 | 1,882 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 | 960 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Doubletrees School St Blazey Gate , St Blazey PL24 2DS | 3out of 4 | 4,695 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 | 795 yd | |
| Treacle's Sandwich Bar And Cafe | 136 Alexandra Road, St Austell | 848 yd | |
| Porthpean Beach Shop | Porthpean, St Austell | 876 yd | |
| Capitol Bingo Club | Capitol Bingo, 115 Alexandra Road | 938 yd | |
| The Galley Charlestown Ltd | The Galley, Charlestown Road | 957 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Of Cornwall | The Duke Of Cornwall, 98 Victoria Road | 767 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Dominos Pizza, Southbourne Road | 483 yd | |
| Spice | 6 Porthpean Road, St Austell | 633 yd | |
| Victoria Indian To Go | 67 Victoria Road, St Austell | 795 yd | |
| Fortune House | 59 Victoria Road, St Austell | 795 yd | |
| Francines Fish & Chips | 70 Clifden Road, St Austell | 946 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Asda Superstore, St Austell | 431 yd | |
| B And M Retail Ltd | B & M Ltd, St Austell | 939 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Penrice Academy (Porthpean Road Sports Field) PORTHPEAN ROAD | grass pitches | 207 yd |
| Mount Charles Primary School MORVEN ROAD | grass pitches | 609 yd |
| Saints Health And Fitness Centre | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 640 yd |
| Penrice Academy CHARLESTOWN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 666 yd |
| St Austell Tennis Club ST AUSTELL LAWN TENNIS CLUB ST AUSTELL LAWN TENNIS CLUB ACCESS TO ST AUSTELL RUGBY CLUB | tennis courts | 703 yd |
| Tregorrick Park Yfc PLAYING FIELD PLAYING FIELD ACCESS TO ST AUSTELL RUGBY CLUB | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 748 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 | 85.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 85.2% |
| 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 | 75.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 144.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.