Mountbatten Road is in Penwithick, St Austell and in Cornwall district. PL26 8UY is located in the Penwithick & Boscoppa 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 Mountbatten Road, Penwithick, St Austell, PL26 8UY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL26 8UX, PL26 8YU, PL26 8UZ, PL26 8UU, PL26 8TT, PL26 8YW, PL26 8YX, PL26 8UT, PL26 8UA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PL26 8UY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% 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 | 51.5% | 52.7% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 48.5% | 47.3% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 8UY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.9% 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 | 41.7% | 48.9% | 7.2% | 37.9% | 11.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.6% | 33.5% | -5.1% | 44.2% | -10.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 4.2% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 13.8% | 11.3% | -2.5% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 2.1% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 | 46.3% | 43.7% | -2.6% | 48.4% | -4.7% |
| Good health | 31% | 38.1% | 7.1% | 33.6% | 4.5% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 11.6% | -4.0% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 4.5% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 16.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.3% | 21.1% | -7.2% | 18.2% | 2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 25.6% | 15.8% | -9.8% | 9.6% | 6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 20.1% | 4.4% | 13.4% | 6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 7.4% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 17.3% | 5.9% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.2% | 16.2% | 4.0% | 33.8% | -17.6% |
| Other | 3.1% | 2.1% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97% | 95.9% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 14.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Other | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94.7% 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 | 95.1% | 94.7% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| European Union | 3% | 3.5% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 94.7% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.9% | 76.7% | -21.8% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 40.8% | 13.5% | 27.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 65.3% | 37.2% | 28.1% |
| Christian | 29.6% | 46.2% | -16.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mountbatten Road was 208.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 359.5% higher than the Lostwithiel & Lanreath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mountbatten Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Lostwithiel & Lanreath and the 107th highest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 148.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 19.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Mountbatten Road, St Austell, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2024-01-08 | £132,438 |
| The Jasmine, 16 Mountbatten Road, St Austell, Cornwall Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-07-28 | £231,727 |
| The Jasmine, 16 Mountbatten Road, St Austell, Cornwall Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2019-01-08 | £230,991 |
| The Ivy, 15 Mountbatten Road, St Austell, Cornwall Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2019-01-07 | £224,391 |
The percentage of student residents living in PL26 8UY area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treverbyn Academy Stenalees , PL26 8TL | 3out of 4 | 1,150 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carclaze Community Primary School St Piran's Close , PL25 3TF | 2out of 4 | 2,931 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bugle School Fore Street , Bugle PL26 8PD | 1out of 4 | 3,027 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Luxulyan School Luxulyan , PL30 5EE | 2out of 4 | 3,327 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Bronescombe CofE School 84 Boscoppa Road , PL25 3DT | 2out of 4 | 3,519 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poltair School Trevarthian Road , PL25 4BZ | 2out of 4 | 3,733 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penrice Academy Charlestown Road , PL25 3NR | 4out of 4 | 4,509 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornwall College Corporate Headquarters , Cornwall College St Austell PL25 4DJ | - not rated | 3,394 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restormel Alternative Provision Academy Great Eastern & Great Western , The Sidings PL25 4TJ | 3out of 4 | 4,263 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Doubletrees School St Blazey Gate , St Blazey PL24 2DS | 3out of 4 | 5,154 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penwithick Fish & Chip Shop | Fish & Chip Shop, Penwithick Road | 274 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 | 49 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 44.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 74.88 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 74.88 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.