Roche Road is in Bugle, St. Austell and in Restormel district. PL26 8PL 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Roche Road, Bugle, St. Austell, PL26 8PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL26 8PW, PL26 8PT, PL26 8PN, PL26 8PB, PL26 8PU, PL26 8PS, PL26 8PD, PL26 8PF, PL26 8RE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PL26 8PL has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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 | 45.3% | 47.9% | 2.6% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 54.7% | 52.1% | -2.6% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
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 | 33.6% | 37.6% | 4.0% | 37.9% | -0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.2% | 42.1% | -8.1% | 44.2% | -2.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 10% | 13.7% | 3.7% | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 3.3% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 | 52.1% | 37.9% | -14.2% | 48.4% | -10.5% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 36.7% | 6.2% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 17.3% | 3.2% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 6.9% | 3.8% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 18.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28% | 24% | -4.0% | 18.2% | 5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 10.5% | -7.1% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.7% | 19.6% | 0.9% | 13.4% | 6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 5.9% | 0.4% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 19.9% | 7.8% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.1% | 18.6% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -15.2% |
| Other | 4.8% | 1.5% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.7% | 98.2% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 16.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 92.3% 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 | 95.8% | 92.3% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 6.3% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 91.7% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.9% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.4% | 76.7% | -18.3% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 3.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 35.2% | 13.5% | 21.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.3% | 37.2% | 12.1% |
| Christian | 41.4% | 46.2% | -4.8% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Roche Road was 187.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 312.2% higher than the Lostwithiel & Lanreath average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Roche Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Lostwithiel & Lanreath and the 127th highest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 78.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -0.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Roche Road, St Austell, Cornwall Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2025-04-25 | £277,673 |
| 1 Roche Road, St Austell, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £276,000 | 2022-05-20 | £276,287 |
| 11 Roche Road, St Austell, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2019-01-17 | £250,454 |
| 15 Roche Road, St Austell, Cornwall Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2017-03-31 | £244,344 |
| 15 Roche Road, St Austell, Cornwall Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £162,500 | 2011-01-06 | £254,730 |
PL26 8PL 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 | 123 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 57 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Other | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bugle School Fore Street , Bugle PL26 8PD | 1out of 4 | 276 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Treverbyn Academy Stenalees , PL26 8TL | 3out of 4 | 2,219 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roche Community Primary School Fore Street , Roche PL26 8EP | 2out of 4 | 3,146 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Luxulyan School Luxulyan , PL30 5EE | 2out of 4 | 4,163 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitemoor Academy Whitemoor , PL26 7XQ | 3out of 4 | 5,074 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Forge Cafe | The Old Forge Cafe, 6 Roche Road | 40 yd | |
| Chubbeez Cafe And Mobile Events | Gap Tool And Plant Hire, The Old Coal Yard | 926 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bugle Inn | Bugle Inn, 57 - 59 Fore Street | 103 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Man Foon House | Weston Regent Fruit & Vegtable Ltd, 38 - 40 Fore Street | 260 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bugle School FORE STREET | grass pitches, swimming pool | 200 yd |
| Sandy Lane STATION ROAD | grass pitches | 280 yd |
| Mollinis Park (Closed) Molinnis Road | grass pitches | 503 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 | 67.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.