Fernleigh Road is in Wadebridge and in North Cornwall district. PL27 7BA is located in the Wadebridge West & St Mabyn electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Cornwall. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fernleigh Road, Wadebridge, PL27 7BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL27 7AZ, PL27 7FP, PL27 7PL, PL27 7FQ, PL27 7AX, PL27 7BB, PL27 7FR, PL27 7PP, PL27 7BJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PL27 7BA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 51.2% | -2.3% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 46.5% | 48.8% | 2.3% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 PL27 7BA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.1% 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 | 36.1% | 43.1% | 7.0% | 37.9% | 5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.7% | 37.2% | -7.5% | 44.2% | -7.0% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 11.9% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 4.1% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 52% | 49.6% | -2.4% | 48.4% | 1.2% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 35.3% | 5.6% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 9.3% | -4.8% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 5% | 2.7% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 16.3% | 16.1% | -0.2% | 18.2% | -2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 7.8% | -8.5% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 14.7% | -4.1% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 4.1% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 21.1% | 6.2% | 16.9% | 4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 26% | 36.2% | 10.2% | 33.8% | 2.4% |
| Other | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.2% | 96.5% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 15.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 95.3% 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 | 92.2% | 95.3% | 3.1% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 2.7% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.4% | 95% | 3.6% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0.4% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.9% | 76.7% | 4.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 16.4% | 13.5% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.7% | 37.2% | 17.5% |
| Christian | 39.1% | 46.2% | -7.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fernleigh Road was 75.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.5% higher than the Wadebridge East & St Minver average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fernleigh Road has the 14th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Wadebridge East & St Minver and the 545th highest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 1133.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porthgwer Fernleigh Road, Wadebridge, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £449,950 | 2024-07-18 | £461,955 |
| Greenport Fernleigh Road, Wadebridge, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2017-05-05 | £558,491 |
| Greenport Fernleigh Road, Wadebridge, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2011-11-17 | £318,017 |
| Porthgwer Fernleigh Road, Wadebridge, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £35,000 | 1998-01-12 | £175,365 |
| Tremaran Fernleigh Road, Wadebridge, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £45,500 | 1996-03-11 | £282,394 |
PL27 7BA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 student residents living in PL27 7BA 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 | 68 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Breock Primary School Tremarren Road , PL27 7XL | 3out of 4 | 583 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wadebridge Primary Academy Gonvena Hill , PL27 6BL | 3out of 4 | 1,073 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 | 1,073 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concern Wadebridge | John Betjeman Centre, Southern Way | 214 yd | |
| Caraways Cafe | 14 Polmorla Walk, Wadebridge | 295 yd | |
| The Butchers Bakehouse | 20 Polmorla Walk, Wadebridge | 309 yd | |
| Warne's Bar & Restaurant | 1-3 & 5-8, Polmorla Mews | 319 yd | |
| Stepping Stones | Polmorla Road, Wadebridge | 366 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhubarb & Bloom | Polmorla House, Polmorla Walk | 295 yd | |
| Plonk'd | Tims Place, Foundry Street | 366 yd | |
| Wadebridge Camels Rugby Club | Wadebridge Camels Rfc, Egloshayle Road | 429 yd | |
| Molesworth Arms | Molesworth Arms Hotel, 38 Molesworth Street | 450 yd | |
| The Earl Of St Vincent | Earl Of St Vincent, Higher Lane | 1,081 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Shop | 2 Polmorla Road, Wadebridge | 339 yd | |
| Spice Guru | 3 Polmorla Road, Wadebridge | 366 yd | |
| Malcolm Barnecutt | Malcolm Barnecutt Bakery, 18 Molesworth Street | 418 yd | |
| Wai Kui Chinese Takeaway | Wai Kui Chinese Take Away, 56 Molesworth Street | 486 yd | |
| Bridge Pizza Kebab | Yummies, 9 Commissioners Road | 580 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Supermarket | COOP, Jubilee Road | 221 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Foodstore, Eddystone Road | 561 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wadebridge Cricket Club THE PLAYING FIELD THE PLAYING FIELD EGLOSHAYLE ROAD | grass pitches | 417 yd |
| Wadebridge Tennis Club Egloshayle Road | tennis courts | 451 yd |
| St Breock Primary School TREMARREN ROAD | grass pitches | 681 yd |
| Wadebridge Primary Academy GONVENA HILL | grass pitches | 1,024 yd |
| Molesworth Field EGLOSHAYLE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,082 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 55.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 77.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 77.5 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.