Potters Lane is in Boscastle and in North Cornwall district. PL35 0AP is located in the Camelford & Boscastle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Cornwall. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Potters Lane, Boscastle, PL35 0AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL35 0AN, PL35 0AW, PL35 0DH, PL35 0AB, PL35 0DJ, PL35 0EP, PL35 0AA, PL35 0AL, PL35 0AR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PL35 0AP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 51% | -1.3% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 47.7% | 49% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 PL35 0AP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.8% 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 | 19.9% | 23.4% | 3.5% | 37.9% | -14.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.2% | 53.8% | -5.4% | 44.2% | 9.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 14.7% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 5.6% |
| Widowed | 6% | 6% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 36.7% | 49.5% | 12.8% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 44.5% | 33.8% | -10.7% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 17% | 14.2% | -2.8% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
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 | 21.4% | 11.9% | -9.5% | 18.2% | -6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.5% | 8.1% | -0.4% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.5% | 15.1% | 5.6% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 8.1% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 19.5% | 5.6% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.8% | 35.1% | -3.7% | 33.8% | 1.3% |
| Other | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.6% | 96.1% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 14.7% |
| Other | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 93.6% 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 | 95.9% | 93.6% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.9% | 93.1% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.9% | 6.9% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.3% | 76.7% | 9.6% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 11.8% | 13.5% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.2% | 37.2% | 2.0% |
| Christian | 48.5% | 46.2% | 2.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Potters Lane was 81.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.8% higher than the Camelford & Boscastle average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Potters Lane has the 5th highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Camelford & Boscastle and the 497th highest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.2%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corner Gap Potters Lane, Boscastle, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2025-06-02 | £309,477 |
| Kingsbury Cottage Potters Lane, Boscastle, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2024-12-05 | £677,818 |
| Mount Pleasant Potters Lane, Boscastle, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2024-10-04 | £324,384 |
| 3 Melbourne Cottages Potters Lane, Boscastle, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2023-08-11 | £409,362 |
| Gwavas Lowen Potters Lane, Boscastle, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-05-31 | £150,156 |
PL35 0AP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 21% 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.
PL35 0AP 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in PL35 0AP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 67 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Full-Time Employee | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boscastle Community Primary School Fore Street , PL35 0AU | 3out of 4 | 358 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tintagel Primary School Treven , PL34 0DU | 3out of 4 | 5,273 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharon's Plaice@The Old Manor House | Restaurant, The Old Manor House | 584 yd | |
| Bridge House Tea Rooms And B And B | Bridge House, Penally Hill | 586 yd | |
| Toby Jug Cafe | 6 Bridge Walk, Penally Hill | 586 yd | |
| The Good Stuff At Harbour Light | The Harbour, Boscastle | 604 yd | |
| National Trust Shop And Pilchard Cafe | Bottreaux Court, The Harbour | 604 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Napoleon Inn | High Street, Boscastle | 407 yd | |
| Cobweb Inn | Penally Hill, Boscastle | 586 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Forrabury Park GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 290 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 | 55.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.35 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.35 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.