Higher Lane is in Egloshayle, Wadebridge and in Cornwall district. PL27 6FB is located in the Wadebridge East & St Minver electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Cornwall. This postcode has been in use since 2015-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Higher Lane, Egloshayle, Wadebridge, PL27 6FB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL27 6HE, PL27 6HW, PL27 6HU, PL27 6HT, PL27 6HR, PL27 6HN, PL27 6HY, PL27 6AX, PL27 6HP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PL27 6FB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% 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 | 52.7% | 53.4% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 47.3% | 46.6% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of PL27 6FB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 16% | 18.4% | 2.4% | 37.9% | -19.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.7% | 63.6% | 2.9% | 44.2% | 19.4% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 0.9% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 12% | -1.1% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 5.1% | -2.2% | 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 | 53.6% | 44.5% | -9.1% | 48.4% | -3.9% |
| Good health | 28.5% | 36.8% | 8.3% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 14.6% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 4% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 47.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.1% | 12.6% | -1.5% | 18.2% | -5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 3.7% | -7.5% | 9.6% | -5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.4% | 13.1% | -7.3% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 7% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 14.5% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.5% | 47.2% | 13.7% | 33.8% | 13.4% |
| Other | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.3% | 97.2% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
In this area, 95.5% 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 | 96.2% | 95.5% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 95.5% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.3% | 76.7% | 7.6% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 12.9% | 13.5% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.1% | 37.2% | -0.1% |
| Christian | 55.9% | 46.2% | 9.7% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Higher Lane was 41.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.5% lower than the Wadebridge East & St Minver average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Higher Lane has the 14th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Wadebridge East & St Minver and the 782nd lowest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.1%.
Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colwythen Mill Rise Higher Lane, Wadebridge, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2017-06-21 | £834,104 |
| Sea Waves Mill Rise Higher Lane, Wadebridge, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £493,650 | 2016-11-25 | £694,286 |
| Pentire House 3 Mill Rise Higher Lane, Wadebridge, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2016-05-05 | £852,585 |
| Above Town House Higher Lane, Wadebridge, Cornwall Detached, a newly built property | £600,000 | 2015-05-07 | £877,204 |
PL27 6FB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in PL27 6FB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 92 |
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wadebridge Primary Academy Gonvena Hill , PL27 6BL | 3out of 4 | 1,087 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Breock Primary School Tremarren Road , PL27 7XL | 3out of 4 | 1,765 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mabyn CofE School St Mabyn , PL30 3BQ | 3out of 4 | 4,495 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wadebridge School Gonvena Hill , PL27 6BU | 3out of 4 | 1,087 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trelawney Garden Centre Carriages Restaurant | Trelawney Garden Centre, Sladesbridge | 1,016 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Earl Of St Vincent | Earl Of St Vincent, Higher Lane | 190 yd | |
| Wadebridge Camels Rugby Club | Wadebridge Camels Rfc, Egloshayle Road | 1,048 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Molesworth Field EGLOSHAYLE ROAD | grass pitches | 327 yd |
| One 2 One Fitness TRENANT INDUSTRIAL ESTATE | health and fitness suite | 727 yd |
| Wadebridge Tennis Club Egloshayle Road | tennis courts | 791 yd |
| Wadebridge Cricket Club THE PLAYING FIELD THE PLAYING FIELD EGLOSHAYLE ROAD | grass pitches | 804 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 | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| 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 | 50.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.