Ava is in Mevagissey, St. Austell and in Restormel district. PL26 6RY 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ava, Mevagissey, St. Austell, PL26 6RY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL26 6RX, PL26 6AP, PL26 6RZ, PL26 6SX, PL26 6RB, PL26 6SB, PL26 6TW, PL26 6SU, PL26 6SR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PL26 6RY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 51.3% | -0.1% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 48.6% | 48.7% | 0.1% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 6RY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63% 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 | 22.9% | 20.5% | -2.4% | 37.9% | -17.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.3% | 63% | 0.7% | 44.2% | 18.8% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 11.2% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 4.3% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.4% | 47.1% | 6.7% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 39% | 34.2% | -4.8% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 17% | 14.2% | -2.8% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 23.2% | 19.3% | -3.9% | 18.2% | 1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 10.2% | -0.4% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 14.3% | -4.1% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 8.4% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 20.2% | 10.2% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.8% | 26.1% | -0.7% | 33.8% | -7.7% |
| Other | 4.8% | 1.6% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| 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 | 99.5% | 97.6% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
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 | 97.8% | 96.5% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 96.5% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.8% | 76.7% | 3.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 19.7% | 13.5% | 6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.4% | 37.2% | 4.2% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ava was 5.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.6% lower than the St Goran, Tregony & the Roseland average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ava has the 4th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in St Goran, Tregony & the Roseland and the 40th lowest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hill Top House Ava, St Austell, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2025-08-22 | £552,296 |
| 1 Ava, St Austell, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £181,250 | 2025-05-28 | £188,704 |
| Seaforth Ava, St Austell, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2022-09-30 | £432,036 |
| Ash House Ava, St Austell, Cornwall Other, an established residential building | £695,000 | 2022-09-08 | £641,857 |
| Rosemorran Ava, St Austell, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £586,000 | 2021-09-27 | £666,350 |
PL26 6RY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 6RY 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 6RY 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%.
| Retired | 126 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 882 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorran School , PL26 6LH | 4out of 4 | 3,769 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mevagissey Spice | 3 - 4 River Street, Mevagissey | 353 yd | |
| Teacup Tearoom | 21 Church Street, Mevagissey | 392 yd | |
| Blue | 12 Church Street, Mevagissey | 392 yd | |
| Salamander | 4 - 6 Tregoney Hill, Mevagissey | 419 yd | |
| Lighthouse Cafe | 11 Market Square, Mevagissey | 425 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cellar Bar | The Cellar Bar, St Georges Square | 461 yd | |
| Fountain Inn | 2 - 3 Cliff Street, Mevagissey | 467 yd | |
| Ship Inn | 1 Fore Street, Mevagissey | 467 yd | |
| The Kings Arms | Kings Arms, 17 Fore Street | 467 yd | |
| Harbour Tavern | Jetty Street, Mevagissey | 482 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr T's | 2 River Street, Mevagissey | 353 yd | |
| Little China | 23 Church Street, Mevagissey | 392 yd | |
| The Sandwich Hut | 3 Church Street, Mevagissey | 392 yd | |
| Meezee's | The Locker, Olivers Quay | 469 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mevagissey Activity Centre Valley Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 296 yd |
| Mevagissey Community Primary School | grass pitches, tennis courts | 341 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 | 95.7% |
| 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 | 36.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 34.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 48.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 48.8 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 8.49 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.