Rectory Road is in St Stephen, St. Austell and in Restormel district. PL26 7RJ is located in the St Stephen-in-Brannel 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 Rectory Road, St Stephen, St. Austell, PL26 7RJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL26 7EB, PL26 7PN, PL26 7NT, PL26 7NG, PL26 7RP, PL26 7NX, PL26 7NH, PL26 7NU, PL26 7NN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PL26 7RJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.7% | 51.7% | -3.0% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 45.3% | 48.3% | 3.0% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 34.1% | 32.3% | -1.8% | 37.9% | -5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46% | 48.3% | 2.3% | 44.2% | 4.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 2.2% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 7.1% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 8.2% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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 | 45% | 48.6% | 3.6% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 33.2% | -2.0% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 11.6% | -3.2% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 5% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 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.
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 22%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.2% | 16.7% | -10.5% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 11.7% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.9% | 20.8% | -4.1% | 13.4% | 7.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 8.7% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 18.2% | 7.5% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.3% | 22% | 6.7% | 33.8% | -11.8% |
| Other | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| White | 99.1% | 97.5% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
In this area, 96.6% 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 | 98.4% | 96.6% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.4% | 96.6% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.9% | 76.7% | -5.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 28.4% | 13.5% | 14.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.6% | 37.2% | 8.4% |
| Christian | 48.4% | 46.2% | 2.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rectory Road was 194.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 224.3% higher than the St Stephen-in-Brannel average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rectory Road has the highest crime rate of 24 local areas in St Stephen-in-Brannel and the 120th highest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 127.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.3%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Rectory Road, St Austell, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2025-08-12 | £310,954 |
| 16 Rectory Road, St Austell, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2024-04-29 | £143,975 |
| 12 Rectory Road, St Austell, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-03-14 | £228,598 |
| 28 Rectory Road, St Austell, Cornwall Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £199,950 | 2021-05-04 | £234,424 |
| 14 Rectory Road, St Austell, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2021-04-28 | £183,878 |
PL26 7RJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Mining and quarrying | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Stephen Churchtown Academy Creakavose , St Stephen PL26 7NZ | 3out of 4 | 569 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxhole Learning Academy Goverseth Road , Foxhole PL26 7XD | 3out of 4 | 2,973 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nanpean Community Primary School St George's Road , Nanpean PL26 7YH | 3out of 4 | 3,677 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grampound Road Village CofE School South Street , Grampound Road TR2 4DY | 3out of 4 | 4,297 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dennis Primary Academy Carne Hill , St Dennis PL26 8AY | 3out of 4 | 5,345 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brannel School Rectory Road , St Stephen PL26 7RN | 2out of 4 | 541 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brannel School | Rectory Road, St Stephen | 329 yd | |
| Cafe Pause | St Stephens Social Club, Fore Street | 474 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Queens Head | Queens Head, 1 The Square | 244 yd | |
| St Stephen Social Club | St Stephens Social Club, Fore Street | 429 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real Ocean | 2 Fore Street, St Stephen | 230 yd | |
| Archie's Fish And Chips | 1 - 3 Trethosa Road, St Stephen | 509 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative | The Co-Operative Bank, 15 Fore Street | 230 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brannel School RECTORY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 457 yd |
| St Stephens Recreation Ground FORE STREET | grass pitches | 531 yd |
| St Stephen Churchtown Academy Creakavose | grass pitches | 697 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 | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 37.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 69.13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 69.13 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.