Penvale Drive is in Penryn and in Carrick district. TR10 8RH is located in the Penryn electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Truro and Falmouth. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Penvale Drive, Penryn, TR10 8RH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TR10 8QY, TR10 8HJ, TR10 8QX, TR10 8HR, TR10 8HN, TR10 8RL, TR10 8RJ, TR10 8QU, TR10 8QZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TR10 8RH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% 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 | 54.6% | 52.2% | -2.4% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 45.4% | 47.8% | 2.4% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 TR10 8RH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51% 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 | 38.3% | 51% | 12.7% | 37.9% | 13.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.4% | 33.2% | -9.2% | 44.2% | -11.0% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 14.8% | 13% | -1.8% | 9.1% | 3.9% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 (89%) 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 | 49% | 52.9% | 3.9% | 48.4% | 4.5% |
| Good health | 39.4% | 36.1% | -3.3% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 8.6% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 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.
In the area around TR10 8RH this area, 9.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.5% | 9.8% | -6.7% | 18.2% | -8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 5.7% | -7.9% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 15% | -3.5% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 6.9% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.5% | 27.6% | 9.1% | 16.9% | 10.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.5% | 34.1% | 8.6% | 33.8% | 0.3% |
| Other | 4.1% | 0.8% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 98% | 95.2% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 90.4% 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% | 90.4% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 3.8% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 90.8% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 5.8% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.9% | 76.7% | 1.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 15.6% | 13.5% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.4% | 37.2% | 20.2% |
| Christian | 36.8% | 46.2% | -9.4% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Penvale Drive was 69.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 161.5% higher than the Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Penvale Drive has the 11th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth and the 614th highest crime rate of 1,817 local areas in Cornwall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Penvale Drive, Penryn, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2025-12-09 | £386,205 |
| 2 Penvale Drive, Penryn, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2016-03-09 | £395,637 |
| 1 Penvale Drive, Penryn, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £56,000 | 1996-09-02 | £309,012 |
TR10 8RH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 student residents living in TR10 8RH 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 | 93 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Education | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 Junior School Treverbyn Rise , TR10 8RA | - not rated | 247 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penryn Primary Academy Treverbyn Rise , TR10 8RA | 3out of 4 | 247 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Penryn Community Infant School and Nursery Unit Treverbyn Rise , TR10 8RA | - not rated | 334 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mabe Community Primary School Cunningham Park , Mabe TR10 9HB | - not rated | 1,257 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mabe Community Primary School Cunningham Park , Mabe Burnthouse TR10 9HB | - not rated | 1,257 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penryn College Kernick Road , TR10 8PZ | - not rated | 641 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Penryn College Kernick Road , TR10 8PZ | 3out of 4 | 641 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Falmouth School Trescobeas Road , TR11 4LH | - not rated | 2,208 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Falmouth School Trescobeas Road , TR11 4LH | - not rated | 2,208 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tremough Convent School , TR10 9EZ | - not rated | 894 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Falmouth University Woodlane , TR11 4RH | - not rated | 4,333 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Gluvias Community Hall | St Gluvias Church Hall, 48 West Street | 595 yd | |
| Raze The Roof / BLT | Raze The Roof, 30A Parkengue | 846 yd | |
| Pip's Cafe | 57 The Terrace, Penryn | 850 yd | |
| Amata Cafe | Penryn Campus, Penryn | 859 yd | |
| Cafe Bar | Penryn Campus, Penryn | 859 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Gluvias Cricket Club | Kernick Road, Penryn | 581 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Chilli | 67 The Terrace, Penryn | 850 yd | |
| Choy Hung Takeaway | 63 The Terrace, Penryn | 850 yd | |
| Mariners | Mariners Fish And Chips, 62 Lower Market Street | 861 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Penryn Primary Academy TREVERBYN RISE | swimming pool | 241 yd |
| Penryn College KERNICK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre | 394 yd |
| Parkengue Trevance | grass pitches | 575 yd |
| Exeter Cornwall Campus Sports Centre GLASNEY VIEW GLASNEY VIEW | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 642 yd |
| Memorial Ground KERNICK ROAD | grass pitches | 644 yd |
| Penryn Campus Sports Centre | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 859 yd |
| St Gluvias Cricket Club Kernick Park | grass pitches | 878 yd |
| Penryn Athletic Football Club Kernick Road | grass pitches | 913 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.