Wheal Bull is in Foxhole, St Austell and in Restormel district. PL26 7UA 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 Wheal Bull, Foxhole, St Austell, PL26 7UA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL26 7UB, PL26 7UE, PL26 7UP, PL26 7UG, PL26 7UD, PL26 7UF, PL26 7SN, PL26 7UY, PL26 7FA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PL26 7UA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 51.9% | -1.1% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 47% | 48.1% | 1.1% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 29.8% | 31.6% | 1.8% | 37.9% | -6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.9% | 47.4% | -1.5% | 44.2% | 3.2% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 14.5% | 13.6% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 4.8% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 45.1% | 43.9% | -1.2% | 48.4% | -4.5% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 34.6% | -0.5% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 16.5% | 2.7% | 12.7% | 3.8% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 3.4% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 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 | 27.1% | 16.4% | -10.7% | 18.2% | -1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 10.8% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.5% | 19.7% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 6.3% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16% | 18.6% | 2.6% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.5% | 23.8% | 14.3% | 33.8% | -10.0% |
| Other | 5% | 4.5% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 100% | 97.2% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 96.9% 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 | 100% | 96.9% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 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 | 100% | 96.9% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.6% | 76.7% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 22.1% | 13.5% | 8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.3% | 37.2% | 13.1% |
| Christian | 40.4% | 46.2% | -5.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wheal Bull was 40.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.3% lower than the St Stephen-in-Brannel average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wheal Bull has the 10th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in St Stephen-in-Brannel and the 767th lowest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beeches Wheal Bull, St Austell, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2023-08-18 | £282,655 |
| Gribbs Cottage Wheal Bull, St Austell, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2021-04-09 | £149,401 |
| Shir-Ann Wheal Bull, St Austell, Cornwall Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2019-04-15 | £211,381 |
| Fourwinds Wheal Bull, St Austell, Cornwall Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2017-02-28 | £199,221 |
| The Beeches Wheal Bull, St Austell, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2016-02-12 | £269,532 |
PL26 7UA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% 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 7UA 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 | 97 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Mining and quarrying | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foxhole Learning Academy Goverseth Road , Foxhole PL26 7XD | 3out of 4 | 251 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nanpean Community Primary School St George's Road , Nanpean PL26 7YH | 3out of 4 | 1,433 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen Churchtown Academy Creakavose , St Stephen PL26 7NZ | 3out of 4 | 2,641 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitemoor Academy Whitemoor , PL26 7XQ | 3out of 4 | 3,082 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dennis Primary Academy Carne Hill , St Dennis PL26 8AY | 3out of 4 | 3,903 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 | 3,091 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foxhole AFC Social Club | Foxhole AFC, Foxhole | 756 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fish & Chip Shop | The Fish And Chip Shop, Chapel Road | 83 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Foxhole Village Green (Closed) Chapel Road | grass pitches | 243 yd |
| Foxhole Learning Academy BEACON ROAD | grass pitches | 341 yd |
| Goverseth Park FOXHOLE RECREATION GROUND FOXHOLE RECREATION GROUND GOVERSETH ROAD | grass pitches | 660 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 | 8.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 8.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 8.3% |
| 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 | 36.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 54.78 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 54.78 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.