St Mewan, St. Austell, PL26 7DT

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PL26 7DT has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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	50.5%	49.5%	-1.0%	51.0%	-1.5%
Male	49.5%	50.5%	1.0%	49.0%	1.5%

Partnership Status

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	14.2%	21.4%	7.2%	37.9%	-16.5%
Married: Opposite sex	58%	47.4%	-10.6%	44.2%	3.2%
Married: Same sex	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.3%	0.9%
Separated	2.4%	2.3%	-0.1%	2.2%	0.1%
Divorced	13%	13.9%	0.9%	9.1%	4.8%
Widowed	12.4%	13.9%	1.5%	6.1%	7.8%

Health

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 (68.4%) 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	31.1%	36.3%	5.2%	48.4%	-12.1%
Good health	33.2%	32.1%	-1.1%	33.6%	-1.5%
Fair health	25.3%	23.7%	-1.6%	12.7%	11.0%
Bad health	8.9%	6.3%	-2.6%	4.0%	2.3%
Very bad health	1.6%	1.6%	0.0%	1.2%	0.4%

Education and Qualifications

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.

In the area around PL26 7DT this area, 32.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	46.2%	32.9%	-13.3%	18.2%	14.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.5%	13.3%	3.8%	9.6%	3.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13%	12.1%	-0.9%	13.4%	-1.3%
Apprenticeship	5.9%	8.7%	2.8%	5.3%	3.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	4.1%	13.3%	9.2%	16.9%	-3.6%
Degree or Similar	18.3%	19.7%	1.4%	33.8%	-14.1%
Other	3%	0%	-3.0%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.5% 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	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.9%	-0.4%
White	100%	99.5%	-0.5%	81.4%	18.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.9% 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	97.9%	97.9%	0.0%	83.2%	14.7%
European Union	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	6.1%	-6.1%
Africa	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.2%
Middle East and Asia	0%	1.6%	1.6%	5.6%	-4.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.9%	97.9%	0.0%	83.2%	14.7%
10+ Years	0%	2.1%	2.1%	9.8%	-7.7%
Less than 2 years	2.1%	0%	-2.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	71.9%	76.7%	-4.8%
No passport held	28.1%	13.5%	14.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	40.3%	37.2%	3.1%
Christian	52.4%	46.2%	6.2%
Buddhist	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Not answered	6.8%	6.0%	0.8%

Safety

Is PL26 7DT dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around PL26 7DT was 221.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 592.6% higher than the St Goran, Tregony & the Roseland average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

PL26 7DT has the highest crime rate of 59 local areas in St Goran, Tregony & the Roseland and the 95th highest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 113.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 633.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£42,500

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in PL26 7DT, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Restormel.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for St Mewan, St. Austell, PL26 7DT

Estimated Average Property Prices for PL26 7DT

Average Price
£275,816

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£241,913

Detached
£227,138

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£341,446

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales in PL26 7DT

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Coliza Farm, St Austell, Cornwall Other, an established residential building	£660,000	2022-06-14	£623,780
Hilltop, St Austell, Cornwall Other, an established residential building	£60,000	2022-04-07	£57,645
Hilltop, St Austell, Cornwall Other, an established residential building	£15,000	2020-07-23	£17,329
Greenbank, St Austell, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building	£125,000	2018-12-06	£161,193
Greenbank, St Austell, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building	£245,000	2017-03-03	£342,075

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PL26 7DT

Employment

PL26 7DT 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 7DT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 53% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	92
Full-Time Employee	30
Self-Employed	13
Long-Term Sick or disabled	12
Part-Time Employee	11
Student (economically inactive)	6
Unemployed	4
Looking after home or family	4
Other	0
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Education	10
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	9
Construction	9
Human health and social work activities	6
Other	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	3
Real estate activities	2
Administrative and support service activities	2
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Mining and quarrying	1
Transport and storage	1
Manufacturing	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Professional, scientific and technical activities	1
Information and communication	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Mewan Community Primary School St Mewan , PL26 7DP	3out of 4	851 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Pondhu Primary School Penwinnick Road , PL25 5DS	- not rated	1,892 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Mount Charles School Morven Road , PL25 4PP	3out of 4	3,833 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Sandy Hill Academy Sandy Hill , PL25 3AT	4out of 4	4,328 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Carclaze Community Primary School St Piran's Close , PL25 3TF	2out of 4	4,447 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Poltair School Trevarthian Road , PL25 4BZ	2out of 4	3,365 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Penrice Academy Charlestown Road , PL25 3NR	4out of 4	4,275 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cornwall College Corporate Headquarters , Cornwall College St Austell PL25 4DJ	- not rated	3,676 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Restormel Alternative Provision Academy Great Eastern & Great Western , The Sidings PL25 4TJ	3out of 4	3,472 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
St Austell Golf Club	St Austell, Cornwall		609 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Mewan Community Primary School ST. MEWAN LANE	grass pitches	690 yd
St Mewan Park 10 LITTLE TRELOWER PARK 10 LITTLE TRELOWER PARK	grass pitches	691 yd
St Austell Golf Club	golf	717 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	90.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	50.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	50.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	50.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	10.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	10.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	10.0%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of PL26 7DT