PL26 8YS is in Carloggas, St. Austell and Restormel district. PL26 8YS 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 Carloggas, St. Austell, PL26 8YS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL26 8YR, PL26 8NS, PL26 8NT, PL26 8XA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PL26 8YS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 47.8% | 49.3% | 1.5% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 52.2% | 50.7% | -1.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.3% | 38.5% | 14.2% | 37.9% | 0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.4% | 40.5% | -16.9% | 44.2% | -3.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 12% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 5.2% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 37.7% | 38.5% | 0.8% | 48.4% | -9.9% |
| Good health | 33% | 37.7% | 4.7% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 14.8% | -0.8% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 9.4% | 7% | -2.4% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 4.3% | 1.9% | -2.4% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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.
In the area around PL26 8YS this area, 30% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 15.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.8% | 30% | 6.2% | 18.2% | 11.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 11.9% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 17.4% | -2.2% | 13.4% | 4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.1% | 4.5% | -3.6% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 18.7% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.2% | 15.8% | -0.4% | 33.8% | -18.0% |
| Other | 6.4% | 1.6% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| White | 99.6% | 92.7% | -6.9% | 81.4% | 11.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 4.3% | 3.9% | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 94.9% 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 | 96.7% | 94.9% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 4% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 94.9% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0.5% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.1% | 76.7% | -5.6% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 26.2% | 13.5% | 12.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.3% | 37.2% | 12.1% |
| Christian | 43.9% | 46.2% | -2.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around PL26 8YS was 55.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.8% higher than the Lostwithiel & Lanreath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
PL26 8YS has the 14th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Lostwithiel & Lanreath and the 791st highest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Elmo, St Austell, Cornwall Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-10-05 | £188,851 |
| The Cottage, St Austell, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2023-04-17 | £301,232 |
| Milliways, St Austell, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2019-10-29 | £214,901 |
| Glentana, St Austell, Cornwall Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2012-10-09 | £253,543 |
| Carloggas Farm, St. Austell, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2006-11-24 | £230,511 |
PL26 8YS area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
PL26 8YS 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 | 88 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treverbyn Academy Stenalees , PL26 8TL | 3out of 4 | 760 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bugle School Fore Street , Bugle PL26 8PD | 1out of 4 | 2,463 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Luxulyan School Luxulyan , PL30 5EE | 2out of 4 | 3,213 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carclaze Community Primary School St Piran's Close , PL25 3TF | 2out of 4 | 3,473 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Bronescombe CofE School 84 Boscoppa Road , PL25 3DT | 2out of 4 | 4,081 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 | 4,229 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penrice Academy Charlestown Road , PL25 3NR | 4out of 4 | 5,063 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 | 3,896 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 | 4,786 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 529 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Treverbyn Academy TREVERBYN ROAD | grass pitches | 833 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 | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 34 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 45.06 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 45.06 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.