East Hill is in St. Austell and in Restormel district. PL25 4TR is located in the St Austell Central & Gover 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 East Hill, St. Austell, PL25 4TR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL25 4TQ, PL25 4TZ, PL25 4SX, PL25 4TT, PL25 4TS, PL25 4PG, PL25 4SU, PL25 4QP, PL25 4SP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PL25 4TR has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 52.2% | 49% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 47.8% | 51% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around PL25 4TR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41.9% | 48.6% | 6.7% | 37.9% | 10.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.6% | 26% | -5.6% | 44.2% | -18.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 1.4% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 15.9% | 3.7% | 9.1% | 6.8% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 7.5% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 | 41.6% | 35.8% | -5.8% | 48.4% | -12.6% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 37.9% | 3.7% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 14.7% | -1.1% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 10.2% | 3.1% | 4.0% | 6.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 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 | 25.5% | 20.5% | -5.0% | 18.2% | 2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.5% | 11.8% | -7.7% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 21.1% | 3.2% | 13.4% | 7.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 5.6% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 15.7% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.1% | 23.3% | 4.2% | 33.8% | -10.5% |
| Other | 5.8% | 2% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94% 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 | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 97.5% | 94% | -3.5% | 81.4% | 12.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 92.8% 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 | 94.6% | 92.8% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 5.3% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 93% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 3.9% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.1% | 76.7% | -21.6% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 38.4% | 13.5% | 24.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.7% | 37.2% | 11.5% |
| Christian | 45.2% | 46.2% | -1.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around East Hill was 114.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.2% higher than the St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
East Hill has the 15th highest crime rate of 34 local areas in St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles and the 301st highest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88 East Hill, St Austell, Cornwall Other, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2025-04-10 | £77,072 |
| 88 East Hill, St Austell, Cornwall Other, an established residential building | £35,000 | 2025-01-21 | £34,962 |
| 102 East Hill, St Austell, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2021-08-24 | £135,676 |
| 110 East Hill, St Austell, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £177,500 | 2021-06-28 | £197,267 |
| 20 East Hill, St Austell, Cornwall Other, an established residential building | £69,950 | 2021-06-25 | £71,097 |
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Other | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pondhu Primary School Penwinnick Road , PL25 5DS | - not rated | 1,041 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Charles School Morven Road , PL25 4PP | 3out of 4 | 1,059 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandy Hill Academy Sandy Hill , PL25 3AT | 4out of 4 | 1,426 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carclaze Community Primary School St Piran's Close , PL25 3TF | 2out of 4 | 1,703 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mewan Community Primary School St Mewan , PL26 7DP | 3out of 4 | 2,107 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poltair School Trevarthian Road , PL25 4BZ | 2out of 4 | 701 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penrice Academy Charlestown Road , PL25 3NR | 4out of 4 | 1,499 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,045 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 | 585 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffers Coffee Shop | St Austell Railway Station, High Cross Street | 267 yd | |
| The Rising Stars | Seven Stars, 1 East Hill | 284 yd | |
| STAK - Community Kitchen | St Austell Community Kitchen, 8 High Cross Street | 284 yd | |
| Koffiji Felshyp | The Cafe, Poltair Park | 349 yd | |
| Kimmy's Pancakes | 9 Duke Street, St Austell | 362 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Hart Hotel | 2 - 3 Church Street, St Austell | 333 yd | |
| St Austell Royal British Legion Club | Royal British Legion, 16A Duke Street | 362 yd | |
| St Austell Football & Social Club | AFC St Austell Ltd Clubhouse, Poltair Road | 441 yd | |
| The Rann Wartha | JD Wetherspoons, The Rann Wartha | 490 yd | |
| St. Austell Brewery Visitor Centre | St Austell Brewery, Visitor Centre | 524 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chung Hing | Chung Hing Chinese Takeaway, 86 East Hill | 1 yd | |
| Taste Of India | 23 - 25 High Cross Street, St Austell | 253 yd | |
| St Austell Pizza And Kebab House | 41 High Cross Street, St Austell | 253 yd | |
| Moustache Jacks Street Burgers | 2 Bodmin Road, St Austell | 573 yd | |
| King's Kebabs | 17 Trinity Street, St Austell | 596 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods Ltd | Farmfoods Limited, East Hill | 0 yd | |
| B And M Retail Ltd | B & M Ltd, St Austell | 487 yd | |
| Co-operative | Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd, West Hill | 643 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Austell College (Closed) Trevarthian Road | health and fitness suite | 449 yd |
| St Austell Leisure Centre CARLYON ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 515 yd |
| Poltair Park Poltair Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 566 yd |
| Poltair School TREVARTHIAN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 661 yd |
| Mount Charles Primary School MORVEN ROAD | grass pitches | 972 yd |
| Pondhu Community Primary School PENWINNICK ROAD | grass pitches | 1,071 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 | 94.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.6% |
| 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 | 5.4% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 199.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 28.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.