Polkirt Hill is in Mevagissey, St. Austell and in Restormel district. PL26 6UX 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 Polkirt Hill, Mevagissey, St. Austell, PL26 6UX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL26 6UZ, PL26 6UU, PL26 6UY, PL26 6TT, PL26 6XA, PL26 6PF, PL26 6UR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PL26 6UX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 50.2% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 47.5% | 49.8% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 6UX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.6% 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 | 14.1% | 14.2% | 0.1% | 37.9% | -23.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.7% | 62.6% | -5.1% | 44.2% | 18.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 7.5% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 9.4% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
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 | 38.4% | 37.5% | -0.9% | 48.4% | -10.9% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 37.9% | 3.7% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 20.4% | 20% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 7.3% |
| Bad health | 6% | 3.2% | -2.8% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 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 | 20.6% | 17.3% | -3.3% | 18.2% | -0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 11% | -0.3% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 12.5% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.3% | 11% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 14.9% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.2% | 29% | 0.8% | 33.8% | -4.8% |
| Other | 4% | 4.3% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.6% | 96.9% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
| Other | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
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 | 97.2% | 96.5% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 96.5% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0.7% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86% | 76.7% | 9.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 12.9% | 13.5% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.7% | 37.2% | -6.5% |
| Christian | 62.2% | 46.2% | 16.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Polkirt Hill was 36.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.4% higher than the St Goran, Tregony & the Roseland average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Polkirt Hill has the 28th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in St Goran, Tregony & the Roseland and the 665th lowest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.6%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Point Polkirt Hill, St Austell, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £1,400,000 | 2024-10-03 | £1,419,178 |
| Pebble House Polkirt Hill, St Austell, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £1,375,000 | 2023-01-31 | £1,322,750 |
| Flat 4 Nare Court Polkirt Hill, St Austell, Cornwall Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2022-02-07 | £501,518 |
| Flat 2 Nare Court Polkirt Hill, St Austell, Cornwall Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £399,950 | 2021-09-03 | £420,762 |
| Trenear Polkirt Hill, St Austell, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2021-06-28 | £574,745 |
PL26 6UX 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 6UX 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 PL26 6UX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 49% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 126 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Full-Time Employee | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Education | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,422 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorran School , PL26 6LH | 4out of 4 | 3,430 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 | 421 yd | |
| Alvorada Restaurant | 2 Polkirt Hill, Mevagissey | 426 yd | |
| Cubs | 12 Fore Street, Mevagissey | 480 yd | |
| The Fishermans Chippy | 1 Olivers Quay, Mevagissey | 491 yd | |
| Jude's Artisian Street Food | Country Kitchen And T I C, St Georges Square | 515 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelhouse | Wheel House, West Wharf | 422 yd | |
| The Sharksfin | The Quay, Mevagissey | 444 yd | |
| Harbour Tavern | Jetty Street, Mevagissey | 478 yd | |
| The Kings Arms | Kings Arms, 17 Fore Street | 487 yd | |
| Ship Inn | 1 Fore Street, Mevagissey | 487 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meezee's | The Locker, Olivers Quay | 501 yd | |
| Little China | 23 Church Street, Mevagissey | 606 yd | |
| The Sandwich Hut | 3 Church Street, Mevagissey | 606 yd | |
| Mr T's | 2 River Street, Mevagissey | 612 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mevagissey Community Primary School | grass pitches, tennis courts | 920 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 | 79.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 71.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.