West Wharf is in Mevagissey, St Austell and in Restormel district. PL26 6TU 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 2003-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about West Wharf, Mevagissey, St Austell, PL26 6TU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL26 6UJ, PL26 6UR, PL26 6UT, PL26 6QU, PL26 6UP, PL26 6UN, PL26 6XB, PL26 6UH, PL26 6UQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PL26 6TU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.3% | 53.6% | -2.7% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 43.7% | 46.4% | 2.7% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
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 | 23.2% | 25.9% | 2.7% | 37.9% | -12.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.6% | 37.7% | 4.1% | 44.2% | -6.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 15.9% | 15.4% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 6.3% |
| Widowed | 24.5% | 13% | -11.5% | 6.1% | 6.9% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (66.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 30.2% | 38.7% | 8.5% | 48.4% | -9.7% |
| Good health | 26.1% | 28.2% | 2.1% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 23.7% | 21.5% | -2.2% | 12.7% | 8.8% |
| Bad health | 16.3% | 9.4% | -6.9% | 4.0% | 5.4% |
| Very bad health | 3.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 37.7% | 16.1% | -21.6% | 18.2% | -2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 18% | 3.9% | 9.6% | 8.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 14.3% | 2.5% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 6.2% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.4% | 13% | 6.6% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.8% | 29.2% | 12.4% | 33.8% | -4.6% |
| Other | 8.2% | 3.1% | -5.1% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 98.4% | 96.2% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 90.7% 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 | 96.7% | 90.7% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| European Union | 2% | 3.8% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 90.2% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 7.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.8% | 76.7% | -6.9% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 24.2% | 13.5% | 10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.1% | 37.2% | 2.9% |
| Christian | 45.6% | 46.2% | -0.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 10.4% | 6.0% | 4.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West Wharf was 96.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 202.5% higher than the St Goran, Tregony & the Roseland average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
West Wharf has the 4th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in St Goran, Tregony & the Roseland and the 389th highest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 31.6%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Waterfront Court West Wharf, St Austell, Cornwall Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2024-04-05 | £288,183 |
| 1 Waterfront Court West Wharf, St Austell, Cornwall Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2022-08-10 | £200,753 |
| 3 Waterfront Court West Wharf, St Austell, Cornwall Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2021-12-14 | £261,405 |
| 2 Waterfront Court West Wharf, St Austell, Cornwall Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2021-03-31 | £251,069 |
| 4 Waterfront Court West Wharf, St Austell, Cornwall Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2019-11-28 | £328,032 |
PL26 6TU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in PL26 6TU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 50 |
| Full-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Education | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 1,121 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorran School , PL26 6LH | 4out of 4 | 3,575 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alvorada Restaurant | 2 Polkirt Hill, Mevagissey | 55 yd | |
| Cubs | 12 Fore Street, Mevagissey | 113 yd | |
| The Fishermans Chippy | 1 Olivers Quay, Mevagissey | 137 yd | |
| Jude's Artisian Street Food | Country Kitchen And T I C, St Georges Square | 156 yd | |
| Salamander | 4 - 6 Tregoney Hill, Mevagissey | 160 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelhouse | Wheel House, West Wharf | 50 yd | |
| The Sharksfin | The Quay, Mevagissey | 77 yd | |
| Harbour Tavern | Jetty Street, Mevagissey | 112 yd | |
| The Kings Arms | Kings Arms, 17 Fore Street | 117 yd | |
| Ship Inn | 1 Fore Street, Mevagissey | 117 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meezee's | The Locker, Olivers Quay | 140 yd | |
| Mr T's | 2 River Street, Mevagissey | 242 yd | |
| Little China | 23 Church Street, Mevagissey | 246 yd | |
| The Sandwich Hut | 3 Church Street, Mevagissey | 246 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mevagissey Community Primary School | grass pitches, tennis courts | 569 yd |
| Mevagissey Activity Centre Valley Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 839 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.