Fore Street is in Nanpean, St Austell and in Cornwall district. PL26 7XZ 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 Fore Street, Nanpean, St Austell, PL26 7XZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL26 7YF, PL26 7YE, PL26 7ZA, PL26 7YA, PL26 7WG, PL26 7YT, PL26 7YQ, PL26 7DL, PL26 7YX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PL26 7XZ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 50.8% | 48.2% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 49.2% | 51.8% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around PL26 7XZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.8% | 45% | 6.2% | 37.9% | 7.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.5% | 29.2% | -7.3% | 44.2% | -15.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.6% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 14.8% | 15.9% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 6.8% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 6.6% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 42.2% | 39.8% | -2.4% | 48.4% | -8.6% |
| Good health | 36% | 32.3% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 18.7% | 4.2% | 12.7% | 6.0% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 7.4% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 28.1% | 24.6% | -3.5% | 18.2% | 6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 11.2% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 15.3% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 7.1% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.7% | 18.3% | 1.6% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.3% | 23.1% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -10.7% |
| Other | 4.9% | 0.4% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.5% | 98.8% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 17.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 96.4% 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 | 96% | 96.4% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 96.4% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 3.3% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.6% | 76.7% | -19.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 40.9% | 13.5% | 27.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.4% | 37.2% | 19.2% |
| Christian | 32.3% | 46.2% | -13.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 9.8% | 6.0% | 3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fore Street was 75.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.0% higher than the St Stephen-in-Brannel average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fore Street has the 6th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in St Stephen-in-Brannel and the 546th highest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post Office Fore Street, St Austell, Cornwall Other, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2022-11-23 | £172,222 |
| Post Office Fore Street, St Austell, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2001-01-16 | £308,193 |
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 6 |
| Mining and quarrying | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nanpean Community Primary School St George's Road , Nanpean PL26 7YH | 3out of 4 | 405 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxhole Learning Academy Goverseth Road , Foxhole PL26 7XD | 3out of 4 | 1,513 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitemoor Academy Whitemoor , PL26 7XQ | 3out of 4 | 1,765 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dennis Primary Academy Carne Hill , St Dennis PL26 8AY | 3out of 4 | 2,149 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen Churchtown Academy Creakavose , St Stephen PL26 7NZ | 3out of 4 | 3,290 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 | 4,153 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yummy Cornish Kitchen | Drinnick House, St Georges Road | 640 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nanpean AFC | Victoria Bottoms Playing Field, Fore Street | 57 yd | |
| Foxhole AFC Social Club | Foxhole AFC, Foxhole | 1,006 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nanpean Chinese Takeaway | Nanpean Chinese, Fore Street | 56 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Park FORE STREET | grass pitches | 136 yd |
| Nanpean Community Primary School ST. GEORGES ROAD | grass pitches | 302 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 | 50.0% |
| 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% |
| 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 | 50.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.