Rattle Street is in Gorran Haven, St. Austell and in Restormel district. PL26 6JQ is located in the St Goran, Tregony & the Roseland 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 Rattle Street, Gorran Haven, St. Austell, PL26 6JQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL26 6JH, PL26 6JG, PL26 6JJ, PL26 6JP, PL26 6NX, PL26 6JL, PL26 6JN, PL26 6NU, PL26 6JT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PL26 6JQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 51.4% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 48.8% | 48.6% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 PL26 6JQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.4% 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 | 16.2% | 21.5% | 5.3% | 37.9% | -16.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 55.4% | 5.4% | 44.2% | 11.2% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 8.1% | -3.4% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 21.2% | 10.8% | -10.4% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
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 | 33.9% | 42.4% | 8.5% | 48.4% | -6.0% |
| Good health | 25.4% | 31.4% | 6.0% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 19.3% | 17.1% | -2.2% | 12.7% | 4.4% |
| Bad health | 10.5% | 5.2% | -5.3% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 10.8% | 3.8% | -7.0% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.6% | 19.6% | -10.0% | 18.2% | 1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.5% | 4.9% | -1.6% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 16.8% | 6.0% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 4.3% | -1.1% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 11.4% | -3.2% | 16.9% | -5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.5% | 39.7% | 11.2% | 33.8% | 5.9% |
| Other | 4.6% | 3.3% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 100% | 95.3% | -4.7% | 81.4% | 13.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 94.3% 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 | 95.9% | 94.3% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 94.3% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 1% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76% | 76.7% | -0.7% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 21.6% | 13.5% | 8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.2% | 37.2% | 3.0% |
| Christian | 47.4% | 46.2% | 1.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 10% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rattle Street was 19.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.9% lower than the St Goran, Tregony & the Roseland average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Rattle Street has the 18th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in St Goran, Tregony & the Roseland and the 289th lowest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.5%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smugglers Cottage Rattle Street, St Austell, Cornwall Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2019-12-19 | £271,021 |
| Peapod Cottage Rattle Street, St Austell, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £267,000 | 2016-03-24 | £381,206 |
| Smugglers House Rattle Street, St Austell, Cornwall Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2014-10-02 | £742,151 |
| Veronica Rattle Street, St Austell, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £228,000 | 2009-06-26 | £380,519 |
| Smugglers House Rattle Street, St Austell, Cornwall Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £340,000 | 2006-07-06 | £543,339 |
PL26 6JQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
PL26 6JQ 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in PL26 6JQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 80 |
| Full-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorran School , PL26 6LH | 4out of 4 | 1,417 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mevagissey Community Primary School Old Road , Trewinney PL26 6TD | 3out of 4 | 4,569 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mermaid Cafe | The Mermaid, Church Street | 27 yd | |
| Cake Bread | Cakebreads, Canton Street | 72 yd | |
| Coast Path Cafe | Gorran Haven Institute, Foxhole Lane | 119 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Haven Takeaway | The Haven Fish And Chips, Canton Street | 52 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bell Hill Playing Field Bell Hill | grass pitches | 1,083 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 | 41.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 36.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 62.72 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 62.72 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.