PL27 6ST is in Polzeath, Wadebridge and North Cornwall district. PL27 6ST 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Polzeath, Wadebridge, PL27 6ST and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL27 6SX, PL27 6SU, PL27 6SR, PL27 6SW, PL27 6UE, PL27 6SS, PL27 6UH, PL27 6UD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PL27 6ST is primarily male, with 55.4% of the population 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 | 51.5% | 44.6% | -6.9% | 51.0% | -6.4% |
| Male | 48.5% | 55.4% | 6.9% | 49.0% | 6.4% |
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 | 26.7% | 28.1% | 1.4% | 37.9% | -9.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.4% | 49.6% | 0.2% | 44.2% | 5.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 6.7% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 12.8% | 14.1% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 8.0% |
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 | 40.9% | 54.7% | 13.8% | 48.4% | 6.3% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 28.4% | -10.0% | 33.6% | -5.2% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 15.5% | -1.2% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 4% | 0.7% | -3.3% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 19.4% | 17.5% | -1.9% | 18.2% | -0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 8% | -7.0% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 15.3% | 0.3% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 8.8% | -4.0% | 16.9% | -8.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.3% | 41.6% | 13.3% | 33.8% | 7.8% |
| Other | 6.1% | 4.4% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97% | 97.9% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
In this area, 93.2% 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 | 93.4% | 93.2% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| European Union | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 2.7% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 93.2% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 0% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.8% | 76.7% | 9.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 12.2% | 13.5% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.5% | 37.2% | 1.3% |
| Christian | 56.8% | 46.2% | 10.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Not answered | 2% | 6.0% | -4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around PL27 6ST was 180.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 159.2% higher than the Wadebridge East & St Minver average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
PL27 6ST has the 4th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Wadebridge East & St Minver and the 143rd highest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 108.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 14.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Hill View, Wadebridge, Cornwall Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2022-12-21 | £237,758 |
| Penmorcom, Wadebridge, Cornwall Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,100,000 | 2022-12-01 | £1,070,681 |
| Brynkellyn, Wadebridge, Cornwall Other, an established residential building | £885,000 | 2021-12-09 | £889,784 |
| 3 Hill View, Wadebridge, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £730,000 | 2021-06-30 | £814,687 |
| 4 Brooklands, Wadebridge, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2021-03-26 | £517,823 |
PL27 6ST area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 26% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in PL27 6ST area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Full-Time Employee | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Minver School Rock Road , St Minver PL27 6QD | 3out of 4 | 3,077 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Padstow School Grenville Road , PL28 8EX | 1out of 4 | 5,295 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tube Station | Polzeath Methodist Church, Dunders Hill | 179 yd | |
| The Galleon | The Galleon Cafe, Dunders Hill | 179 yd | |
| Flo's Kitchen | Flos Kitchen, Dunders Hill | 194 yd | |
| The Waterfront | Dunders Hill, Polzeath | 238 yd | |
| Beach Box Cafe - The Beach Polzeath | The Container, Dunders Hill | 288 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surfside | Surf Side, Polzeath | 369 yd | |
| The Oystercatcher | Dunders Hill, Polzeath | 502 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cone Zone | Dunders Hill, Polzeath | 187 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Moritz Hotel ST. MORITZ VILLAS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,076 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 | 81.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 81.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 81.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 81.8% |
| 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 | 18.2% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 131.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.