Sawles Road, St. Austell, PL25 4UD

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PL25 4UD has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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	46.8%	47.9%	1.1%	51.0%	-3.1%
Male	53.2%	52.1%	-1.1%	49.0%	3.1%

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 4UD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.5% 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	26.5%	26.4%	-0.1%	37.9%	-11.5%
Married: Opposite sex	51.1%	56.5%	5.4%	44.2%	12.3%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	3%	2.4%	-0.6%	2.2%	0.2%
Divorced	10.6%	6.9%	-3.7%	9.1%	-2.2%
Widowed	8%	7.7%	-0.3%	6.1%	1.6%

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	36.5%	34.3%	-2.2%	48.4%	-14.1%
Good health	35.2%	37.9%	2.7%	33.6%	4.3%
Fair health	20.3%	18.6%	-1.7%	12.7%	5.9%
Bad health	6%	6.1%	0.1%	4.0%	2.1%
Very bad health	2%	3.2%	1.2%	1.2%	2.0%

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	20.1%	20.2%	0.1%	18.2%	2.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.2%	12.5%	-2.7%	9.6%	2.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	21.2%	18.1%	-3.1%	13.4%	4.7%
Apprenticeship	5.7%	6.5%	0.8%	5.3%	1.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.9%	16.1%	3.2%	16.9%	-0.8%
Degree or Similar	20.5%	23.4%	2.9%	33.8%	-10.4%
Other	4.5%	3.2%	-1.3%	2.8%	0.4%

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)
Chinese	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.7%	0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	99%	97.5%	-1.5%	81.4%	16.1%
Other	0%	1.1%	1.1%	1.6%	-0.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.5% 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	97.7%	96.5%	-1.2%	83.2%	13.3%
European Union	1.7%	1.4%	-0.3%	6.1%	-4.7%
Africa	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.0%
Middle East and Asia	0%	1.1%	1.1%	5.6%	-4.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	1.3%	-0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97%	95.8%	-1.2%	83.2%	12.6%
10+ Years	1.3%	3.2%	1.9%	9.8%	-6.6%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	2.2%	-1.1%
Less than 2 years	1%	0%	-1.0%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	77%	76.7%	0.3%
Germany	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Eastern Asia	1.4%	0.3%	1.1%
No passport held	21.3%	13.5%	7.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39.7%	37.2%	2.5%
Christian	52.5%	46.2%	6.3%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Not answered	7.1%	6.0%	1.1%

Safety

Is Sawles Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sawles Road was 69.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.5% lower than the St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Sawles Road has the 11th lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles and the 598th highest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£35,800

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in PL25 4UD, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below 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 - 6/10 (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) - 7/10 (above average )
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) - 4/10 (below average )
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 Sawles Road are based on 15 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 Sawles Road, St. Austell, PL25 4UD

Estimated Average Property Prices for PL25 4UD

Average Price
£327,850

Semi-Detached
£312,021

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£335,764

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Sawles Road

Average Price
£370,239

Semi-Detached
£326,924

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£385,990

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Sawles Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
11 Sawles Road, St Austell, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building	£256,150	2017-08-07	£350,023
12 Sawles Road, St Austell, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building	£249,950	2015-03-20	£373,953
9 Sawles Road, St Austell, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building	£180,000	2014-11-07	£266,810
19 Sawles Road, St Austell, Cornwall Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£185,000	2013-03-28	£304,017
17 Sawles Road, St. Austell, Cornwall Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£195,000	2006-08-11	£310,113

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PL25 4UD

Employment

PL25 4UD 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 4UD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	97
Full-Time Employee	66
Part-Time Employee	25
Self-Employed	18
Long-Term Sick or disabled	13
Looking after home or family	12
Student (economically inactive)	7
Other	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	19
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	18
Human health and social work activities	18
Construction	17
Accommodation and food service activities	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Education	8
Manufacturing	8
Transport and storage	6
Other	5
Administrative and support service activities	2
Mining and quarrying	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Information and communication	1
Financial and insurance activities	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Pondhu Primary School Penwinnick Road , PL25 5DS	- not rated	967 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Mount Charles School Morven Road , PL25 4PP	3out of 4	981 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Sandy Hill Academy Sandy Hill , PL25 3AT	4out of 4	1,507 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Carclaze Community Primary School St Piran's Close , PL25 3TF	2out of 4	1,954 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mewan Community Primary School St Mewan , PL26 7DP	3out of 4	2,109 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Poltair School Trevarthian Road , PL25 4BZ	2out of 4	1,026 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Penrice Academy Charlestown Road , PL25 3NR	4out of 4	1,430 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	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	1,357 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	657 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
McDonalds	McDonald's, Pentewan Road	528 yd
Costa Coffee	Travelodge, Pentewan Road	529 yd
Niles Bakery	Niles Bakery And Cafe, Pentewan Road	529 yd
KFC	K F C, Pentewan Road	529 yd
The Rising Stars	Seven Stars, 1 East Hill	545 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
White Hart Hotel	2 - 3 Church Street, St Austell	573 yd
St Austell Royal British Legion Club	Royal British Legion, 16A Duke Street	577 yd
The Rann Wartha	JD Wetherspoons, The Rann Wartha	725 yd
St Austell Football & Social Club	AFC St Austell Ltd Clubhouse, Poltair Road	739 yd
St. Austell Brewery Visitor Centre	St Austell Brewery, Visitor Centre	867 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Chung Hing	Chung Hing Chinese Takeaway, 86 East Hill	347 yd
Taste Of India	23 - 25 High Cross Street, St Austell	563 yd
St Austell Pizza And Kebab House	41 High Cross Street, St Austell	563 yd
Domino's Pizza	Dominos Pizza, Southbourne Road	688 yd
Moustache Jacks Street Burgers	2 Bodmin Road, St Austell	778 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
B And M Retail Ltd	B & M Ltd, St Austell	196 yd
Farmfoods Ltd	Farmfoods Limited, East Hill	346 yd
Co-operative	Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd, West Hill	731 yd
Asda	Asda Superstore, St Austell	1,003 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Austell Leisure Centre CARLYON ROAD	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	718 yd
St Austell College (Closed) Trevarthian Road	health and fitness suite	785 yd
Poltair Park Poltair Road	grass pitches, tennis courts	892 yd
Mount Charles Primary School MORVEN ROAD	grass pitches	921 yd
Poltair School TREVARTHIAN ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	989 yd
Tregorrick Park Yfc PLAYING FIELD PLAYING FIELD ACCESS TO ST AUSTELL RUGBY CLUB	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	1,015 yd
Pondhu Community Primary School PENWINNICK ROAD	grass pitches	1,028 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	6.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	6.7%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	6.7%

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	79.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	67.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

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