Douglas Close is in Roche, St. Austell and in Restormel district. PL26 8QE 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 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Douglas Close, Roche, St. Austell, PL26 8QE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL26 8QA, PL26 8QD, PL26 8JR, PL26 8JN, PL26 8JD, PL26 8NX, PL26 8JB, PL26 8QB, PL26 8JE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PL26 8QE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.1% | 52% | -3.1% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 44.9% | 48% | 3.1% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 | 26% | 29.4% | 3.4% | 37.9% | -8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.3% | 48.2% | -2.1% | 44.2% | 4.0% |
| Separated | 4% | 3.5% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 11.8% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 9.8% | 7.1% | -2.7% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 | 45.8% | 48% | 2.2% | 48.4% | -0.4% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 31.2% | -4.4% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 13% | 15.4% | 2.4% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 4.1% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 20.2% | 17.5% | -2.7% | 18.2% | -0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 15.2% | 3.6% | 9.6% | 5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 26.6% | 16.4% | -10.2% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 9.4% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20.2% | 17% | -3.2% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.7% | 24% | 11.3% | 33.8% | -9.8% |
| Other | 4% | 0.6% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| White | 100% | 99.1% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 17.7% |
In this area, 93.7% 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 | 98.6% | 93.7% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 4.5% | 4.0% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 94.1% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.6% | 76.7% | 2.9% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 17.2% | 13.5% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.3% | 37.2% | 12.1% |
| Christian | 45.7% | 46.2% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Douglas Close was 28.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.0% lower than the Roche & Bugle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Douglas Close has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Roche & Bugle and the 493rd lowest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.6%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Douglas Close, St Austell, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £193,000 | 2025-01-24 | £196,619 |
| 7 Douglas Close, St Austell, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-06-02 | £181,860 |
| 19 Douglas Close, St Austell, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £211,000 | 2022-11-04 | £200,737 |
| 29 Douglas Close, St Austell, Cornwall Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2021-06-30 | £125,098 |
| 11 Douglas Close, St Austell, Cornwall Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2021-05-28 | £179,379 |
PL26 8QE 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 | 62 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roche Community Primary School Fore Street , Roche PL26 8EP | 2out of 4 | 416 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bugle School Fore Street , Bugle PL26 8PD | 1out of 4 | 3,403 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitemoor Academy Whitemoor , PL26 7XQ | 3out of 4 | 3,988 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dennis Primary Academy Carne Hill , St Dennis PL26 8AY | 3out of 4 | 4,850 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Treverbyn Academy Stenalees , PL26 8TL | 3out of 4 | 4,904 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trebonney Fish And Chips | Trebonney Fish And Chip Shop, 21 Fore Street | 518 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rock Inn | 39 Fore Street, Roche | 517 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jade Palace | 1 Victoria Road, Roche | 206 yd | |
| Wheel Food | 17 Finsbury Rise, Roche | 242 yd | |
| Roche Star Kebab | 13 Edgcumbe Road, Roche | 412 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | Co Op, Store | 206 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Roche Community Primary School FORE STREET | grass pitches | 716 yd |
| Roche Football And Social Complex ROCHE RECREATION GROUND ROCHE RECREATION GROUND TREZAISE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 802 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 | 25.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 25.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 34.43 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 34.43 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 3.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 3.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 6.28 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.