The Firs is in Whitemoor, St. Austell and in Restormel district. PL26 7XX is located in the Roche & Bugle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of St Austell and Newquay. This postcode has been in use since 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Firs, Whitemoor, St. Austell, PL26 7XX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PL26 7XX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 51% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 50.3% | 49% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 24.5% | 32.4% | 7.9% | 37.9% | -5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57% | 47.3% | -9.7% | 44.2% | 3.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 3.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 11.7% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 4.8% | 0.9% | 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 | 39.6% | 44.6% | 5.0% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 36.1% | -1.4% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 11.2% | -4.7% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 6.7% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 2.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 1.5% | -1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 19.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.2% | 17.2% | -10.0% | 18.2% | -1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.7% | 10.8% | -8.9% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 18% | 3.2% | 13.4% | 4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 6.8% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 24.8% | 11.9% | 16.9% | 7.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.3% | 19.9% | 3.6% | 33.8% | -13.9% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2.5% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% 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 | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 98.6% | 98.5% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 17.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 97.7% 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 | 98.8% | 97.7% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.8% | 97.7% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.3% | 76.7% | -5.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 27.7% | 13.5% | 14.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.5% | 37.2% | 11.3% |
| Christian | 39.8% | 46.2% | -6.4% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 6.5% | -6.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 11.3% | 6.0% | 5.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Firs was 42.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.7% lower than the Roche & Bugle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Firs has the 6th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Roche & Bugle and the 798th lowest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.9%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 The Firs, St Austell, Cornwall Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-05-02 | £217,500 |
| 6 The Firs, St Austell, Cornwall Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2022-04-07 | £244,420 |
| 1 The Firs, St Austell, Cornwall Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2020-05-07 | £252,323 |
| 3 The Firs, St Austell, Cornwall Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £146,000 | 2013-08-22 | £231,441 |
| 3 The Firs, St. Austell, Cornwall Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2007-08-31 | £232,519 |
PL26 7XX 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 174 |
| Retired | 100 |
| Part-Time Employee | 67 |
| Self-Employed | 55 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 48 |
| Construction | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Education | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Mining and quarrying | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitemoor Academy Whitemoor , PL26 7XQ | 3out of 4 | 770 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dennis Primary Academy Carne Hill , St Dennis PL26 8AY | 3out of 4 | 2,257 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nanpean Community Primary School St George's Road , Nanpean PL26 7YH | 3out of 4 | 2,575 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roche Community Primary School Fore Street , Roche PL26 8EP | 2out of 4 | 2,809 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxhole Learning Academy Goverseth Road , Foxhole PL26 7XD | 3out of 4 | 3,595 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whitemoor Academy CROWN ROAD | grass pitches | 738 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 | 26.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 24.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 29.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 29.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 6.46 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.