Carn Rock is in Penryn and in Carrick district. TR10 8LQ is located in the Penryn electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Truro and Falmouth. This postcode has been in use since 1988-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Carn Rock, Penryn, TR10 8LQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TR10 8LB, TR10 8JU, TR10 8JY, TR10 8LE, TR10 8JX, TR10 8LF, TR10 8LD, TR10 8SH, TR10 8JT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TR10 8LQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 48.6% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 49.8% | 51.4% | 1.6% | 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 area around TR10 8LQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.8% 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 | 48.2% | 53.8% | 5.6% | 37.9% | 15.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.3% | 29% | -8.3% | 44.2% | -15.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 0.3% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 9.6% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 6.4% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.2% | 51.5% | 1.3% | 48.4% | 3.1% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 34.1% | 2.6% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 10.2% | -3.0% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 3.6% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 TR10 8LQ this area, 7.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 51.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.7% | 7.4% | -5.3% | 18.2% | -10.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 6.1% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 12.3% | 1.1% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 2.3% | -3.5% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.3% | 18.7% | 2.4% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.9% | 51.6% | 11.7% | 33.8% | 17.8% |
| Other | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 96.5% | 97.8% | 1.3% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 92.9% 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 | 95.2% | 92.9% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 3.8% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 93.1% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 3.6% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.5% | 76.7% | 6.8% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.1% | 13.5% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 62.5% | 37.2% | 25.3% |
| Christian | 30.4% | 46.2% | -15.8% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carn Rock was 35.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.6% higher than the Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Carn Rock has the 20th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth and the 654th lowest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Carn Rock, Penryn, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2025-06-25 | £295,086 |
| 2 Carn Rock, Penryn, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2024-04-29 | £282,808 |
| 7 Carn Rock, Penryn, Cornwall Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £273,000 | 2023-10-06 | £271,349 |
| 4 Carn Rock, Penryn, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2020-09-01 | £323,511 |
| 1 Carn Rock, Penryn, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2019-11-21 | £308,031 |
The percentage of student residents living in TR10 8LQ 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 | 106 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penryn Primary Academy Treverbyn Rise , TR10 8RA | 2out of 4 | 1,171 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis CofE Primary School Longfield , TR11 4SU | 3out of 4 | 1,950 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Falmouth Primary Academy Jubilee Road , TR11 2BB | 3out of 4 | 1,995 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Falmouth Mongleath Road , TR11 4PW | 4out of 4 | 2,044 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mabe Community Primary School Cunningham Park , Mabe TR10 9HB | 1out of 4 | 2,185 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falmouth School Trescobeas Road , TR11 4LH | 1out of 4 | 1,049 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Penryn College Kernick Road , TR10 8PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,132 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falmouth University Woodlane , TR11 4RH | - not rated | 3,112 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunshine Cafe & Yoga Ltd | The JP Building, Hill Head | 82 yd | |
| Pizza Pls | Unit 2A, Bohls Yard | 185 yd | |
| Fishermans Cafe | Exchequer Quay, Commercial Road | 331 yd | |
| Muddy Beach Cafe | Muddy Beach, Jubilee Wharf | 385 yd | |
| Situ Cafe | Situ Café, Jubilee Warehouse | 391 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Famous Barrel | The Famous Barrel, St Thomas Street | 167 yd | |
| Falmouth Town Afc | Falmouth Town FC Social Club, Bickland Hill | 1,053 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Chilli | 67 The Terrace, Penryn | 522 yd | |
| Choy Hung Takeaway | 63 The Terrace, Penryn | 522 yd | |
| Mariners | Mariners Fish And Chips, 62 Lower Market Street | 534 yd | |
| Thai Station Takeaway | FC Falmouth Town, Bickland Hill | 1,054 yd | |
| The Packet Kitchen | FC Falmouth Town, Bickland Hill | 1,054 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | Sainsbury's, Ponsharden Industrial Estate | 937 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Falmouth Cricket Club TRESCOBEAS ROAD | grass pitches | 687 yd |
| Falmouth School TRESCOBEAS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 945 yd |
| Bickland Park FALMOUTH TOWN FC SOCIAL CLUB FALMOUTH TOWN FC SOCIAL CLUB BICKLAND HILL | grass pitches | 1,057 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 | 62.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 62.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 62.5% |
| 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 | 50.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 46.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 18.99 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.