Overview of PL26 8YS

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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.

People

Gender

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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female47.8%49.3%1.5% 51.0% -1.7%
Male52.2%50.7%-1.5% 49.0% 1.7%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single24.3%38.5%14.2% 37.9% 0.6%
Married: Opposite sex57.4%40.5%-16.9% 44.2% -3.7%
Married: Same sex0.4%0.3%-0.1% 0.3% 0.0%
Civil partnership: Same sex0%0.6%0.6% 0.1% 0.5%
Separated0.4%2.9%2.5% 2.2% 0.7%
Divorced10.2%12%1.8% 9.1% 2.9%
Widowed7.2%5.2%-2.0% 6.1% -0.9%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health37.7%38.5%0.8% 48.4% -9.9%
Good health33%37.7%4.7% 33.6% 4.1%
Fair health15.6%14.8%-0.8% 12.7% 2.1%
Bad health9.4%7%-2.4% 4.0% 3.0%
Very bad health4.3%1.9%-2.4% 1.2% 0.7%

Education and Qualifications

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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications23.8%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 Levels19.6%17.4%-2.2% 13.4% 4.0%
Apprenticeship8.1%4.5%-3.6% 5.3% -0.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels12.3%18.7%6.4% 16.9% 1.8%
Degree or Similar16.2%15.8%-0.4% 33.8% -18.0%
Other6.4%1.6%-4.8% 2.8% -1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Pakistani0%0.3%0.3% 2.7% -2.4%
Other Asian0%0.3%0.3% 1.6% -1.3%
White99.6%92.7%-6.9% 81.4% 11.3%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller0.4%4.3%3.9% 0.1% 4.2%
Roma0%0.3%0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Other0%2.2%2.2% 1.6% 0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom96.7%94.9%-1.8% 83.2% 11.7%
European Union2.5%4%1.5% 6.1% -2.1%
Africa0.4%0%-0.4% 2.7% -2.7%
Middle East and Asia0%0.5%0.5% 5.6% -5.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean0%0.3%0.3% 1.3% -1.0%
Oceania0%0.3%0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
British Overseas0.4%0%-0.4% 0.0% 0.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK96.7%94.9%-1.8% 83.2% 11.7%
10+ Years0%4%4.0% 9.8% -5.8%
5-10 Years0.7%0.3%-0.4% 2.9% -2.6%
2-5 Years0%0.3%0.3% 2.2% -1.9%
Less than 2 years2.5%0.5%-2.0% 1.9% -1.4%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom71.1% 76.7% -5.6%
Portugal1.1% 0.5% 0.6%
Spain0.3% 0.4% -0.1%
Poland0.3% 1.3% -1.0%
Other EU countries0.8% 1.5% -0.7%
Southern Asia0.3% 1.2% -0.9%
No passport held26.2% 13.5% 12.7%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion49.3% 37.2% 12.1%
Christian43.9% 46.2% -2.3%
Buddhist0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Other religion1.3% 0.6% 0.7%
Not answered5.1% 6.0% -0.9%

Safety

Is PL26 8YS dangerous?

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%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£40,100
Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in PL26 8YS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Restormel.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Carloggas, St. Austell, PL26 8YS

Estimated Average Property Prices for PL26 8YS

Average Price
£244,183
Semi-Detached
£242,760
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£246,554
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales in PL26 8YS

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
St Elmo, St Austell, Cornwall
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£190,0002023-10-05 £188,851
The Cottage, St Austell, Cornwall
Detached, an established residential building
£310,0002023-04-17 £301,232
Milliways, St Austell, Cornwall
Detached, an established residential building
£170,0002019-10-29 £214,901
Glentana, St Austell, Cornwall
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£153,0002012-10-09 £253,543
Carloggas Farm, St. Austell, Cornwall
Detached, an established residential building
£150,0002006-11-24 £230,511
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PL26 8YS

Employment

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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee88
Retired68
Self-Employed40
Part-Time Employee38
Looking after home or family19
Student (economically inactive)17
Long-Term Sick or disabled15
Other11
Unemployed10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)3

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities21
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles18
Construction16
Accommodation and food service activities14
Manufacturing13
Education8
Other8
Transport and storage7
Administrative and support service activities5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security5
Mining and quarrying3
Financial and insurance activities2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing2
Professional, scientific and technical activities2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1
Information and communication1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1

Schools

Primary

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

Secondary

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

16 plus

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

Not applicable

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.

Food and Drink

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Penwithick Fish & Chip ShopFish & Chip Shop, Penwithick Road529 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Treverbyn Academy
TREVERBYN ROAD
grass pitches833 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed39.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed34 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed45.06 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed45.06 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed7.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed10 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.