East Quay is in Mevagissey, St. Austell and in Restormel district. PL26 6QQ is located in the Mevagissey & St Austell Bay electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of St Austell and Newquay. This postcode has been in use since 1992-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about East Quay, Mevagissey, St. Austell, PL26 6QQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL26 6QT, PL26 6QP, PL26 6QS, PL26 6QY, PL26 6QJ, PL26 6QR, PL26 6QH, PL26 6QL, PL26 6UA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PL26 6QQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 53.2% | 49.3% | -3.9% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 46.8% | 50.7% | 3.9% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 | 19.9% | 28.8% | 8.9% | 37.9% | -9.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.3% | 33.1% | -16.2% | 44.2% | -11.1% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 17.6% | 23% | 5.4% | 9.1% | 13.9% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 12.2% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
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 | 42.9% | 42.4% | -0.5% | 48.4% | -6.0% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 34% | 1.3% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 18.1% | 2.7% | 12.7% | 5.4% |
| Bad health | 8.3% | 4.2% | -4.1% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 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 | 19.1% | 16.7% | -2.4% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 8% | -6.7% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 13.8% | -2.4% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 10.1% | 7.9% | 5.3% | 4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 13.8% | -0.9% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.2% | 37% | 9.8% | 33.8% | 3.2% |
| Other | 5.9% | 0.7% | -5.2% | 2.8% | -2.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 98.7% | 99.3% | 0.6% | 81.4% | 17.9% |
In this area, 97.2% 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 | 95.5% | 97.2% | 1.7% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 1.4% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 97.2% | 1.7% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.6% | 76.7% | 7.9% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.7% | 13.5% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.1% | 37.2% | 5.9% |
| Christian | 54.9% | 46.2% | 8.7% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around East Quay was 64.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 102.4% higher than the St Goran, Tregony & the Roseland average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
East Quay has the 9th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in St Goran, Tregony & the Roseland and the 658th highest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watch House East Quay, St Austell, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £950,000 | 2022-05-17 | £966,805 |
| Yachtmans House 9 Little Meva East Quay, St Austell, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £387,000 | 2021-09-30 | £441,641 |
| Boatmans House 10 Little Meva East Quay, St Austell, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2020-09-18 | £559,924 |
| Yachtmans House 9 Little Meva East Quay, St Austell, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £282,500 | 2015-12-14 | £402,748 |
| Pilots House 5 Little Meva East Quay, St Austell, Cornwall Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £592,000 | 2015-09-04 | £864,759 |
PL26 6QQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 6QQ 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 PL26 6QQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 47 |
| Full-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mevagissey Community Primary School Old Road , Trewinney PL26 6TD | 3out of 4 | 976 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorran School , PL26 6LH | 4out of 4 | 3,813 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| She Sells | The Candy Shop, East Wharf | 31 yd | |
| The Fishermans Chippy | 1 Olivers Quay, Mevagissey | 225 yd | |
| Jude's Artisian Street Food | Country Kitchen And T I C, St Georges Square | 243 yd | |
| Cubs | 12 Fore Street, Mevagissey | 258 yd | |
| Alvorada Restaurant | 2 Polkirt Hill, Mevagissey | 279 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain Inn | 2 - 3 Cliff Street, Mevagissey | 225 yd | |
| Cellar Bar | The Cellar Bar, St Georges Square | 243 yd | |
| Harbour Tavern | Jetty Street, Mevagissey | 251 yd | |
| The Sharksfin | The Quay, Mevagissey | 254 yd | |
| Wheelhouse | Wheel House, West Wharf | 268 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meezee's | The Locker, Olivers Quay | 245 yd | |
| Little China | 23 Church Street, Mevagissey | 291 yd | |
| The Sandwich Hut | 3 Church Street, Mevagissey | 291 yd | |
| Mr T's | 2 River Street, Mevagissey | 340 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mevagissey Community Primary School | grass pitches, tennis courts | 527 yd |
| Mevagissey Activity Centre Valley Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 887 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 | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 38.1% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 85.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160.05 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160.05 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.02 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.