Dracaena View is in Falmouth and in Carrick district. TR11 2PY is located in the Falmouth Penwerris 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 Dracaena View, Falmouth, TR11 2PY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TR11 2NL, TR11 2PX, TR11 2NR, TR11 2NW, TR11 2PT, TR11 2NN, TR11 2EP, TR11 2NP, TR11 2PU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TR11 2PY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 50.6% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 47.9% | 49.4% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 TR11 2PY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.9% 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 | 43.1% | 51.9% | 8.8% | 37.9% | 14.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.9% | 30.9% | -10.0% | 44.2% | -13.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 8.2% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 4.8% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.3% | 36.8% | -2.5% | 48.4% | -11.6% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 37.4% | 1.5% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 17.7% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 5.0% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 6.7% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 2.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 29.7% | 19.4% | -10.3% | 18.2% | 1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 5.9% | -7.9% | 9.6% | -3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 18.3% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 6.6% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.2% | 20.1% | 1.9% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.3% | 29.8% | 17.5% | 33.8% | -4.0% |
| Other | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 96.3% | 95.4% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
| Other | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 91.6% 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 | 94.8% | 91.6% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 4.9% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 91.3% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 2% | -1.7% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.8% | 76.7% | -11.9% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 28.1% | 13.5% | 14.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.9% | 37.2% | 17.7% |
| Christian | 37.8% | 46.2% | -8.4% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dracaena View was 85.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.8% lower than the Falmouth Penwerris average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dracaena View has the 12th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Falmouth Penwerris and the 456th highest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dracaena View, Falmouth, Cornwall Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £117,500 | 2019-11-27 | £135,241 |
| Flat 9 Penwerris Farm Dracaena View, Falmouth, Cornwall Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2019-10-29 | £144,590 |
| 3 Dracaena View, Falmouth, Cornwall Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £179,188 | 2019-05-20 | £215,026 |
| Flat 10 Penwerris Farm Dracaena View, Falmouth, Cornwall Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2019-02-11 | £152,267 |
| Flat 8 Penwerris Farm Dracaena View, Falmouth, Cornwall Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2019-02-11 | £152,267 |
The percentage of student residents living in TR11 2PY 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 | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 44 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Other | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falmouth Primary Academy Jubilee Road , TR11 2BB | 3out of 4 | 440 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Falmouth Mongleath Road , TR11 4PW | 4out of 4 | 1,257 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Flushing School Coventry Road , Flushing TR11 5TX | 3out of 4 | 1,265 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis CofE Primary School Longfield , TR11 4SU | 3out of 4 | 1,441 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Charles Primary School King Charles Primary School, Western Terrace , TR11 4EP | 3out of 4 | 1,525 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 931 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Penryn College Kernick Road , TR10 8PZ | 3out of 4 | 2,648 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 | 1,612 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds | McDonald's, Dracaena Avenue | 315 yd | |
| Falmouth Court | 72 Dracaena Avenue, Falmouth | 335 yd | |
| Main Hospital Kitchen (Basement) | Main Hospital Kitchen, Falmouth And District Hospital And Health Centre | 491 yd | |
| Upper Deck Bar And Restaurant | UpperDeck Bar And Restaurant, Falmouth Marina | 671 yd | |
| Stones Bakery | 35 High Street, Falmouth | 819 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Boathouse | Trevethan Hill, Falmouth | 676 yd | |
| Royal Cornwall Yacht Club | Dunstanville Terrace, Falmouth | 682 yd | |
| Falmouth Rugby Club | Recreation Ground, Dracaena Avenue | 683 yd | |
| The Star And Garter | Star And Garter, 52 High Street | 819 yd | |
| The Chintz | Old Brewery Yard, High Street | 829 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Hill Fish Shop | 49 Glasney Road, Falmouth | 252 yd | |
| Bamboo House | 97 Acacia Road, Falmouth | 438 yd | |
| Happy Palace | 7 Berkeley Vale, Falmouth | 891 yd | |
| Rising Dragon | Rising Dragon Chinese Restaurant, 15 Webber Street | 896 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Dominoes Pizza, 40 Killigrew Street | 933 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | Sainsbury's, Ponsharden Industrial Estate | 653 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Killigrew Street | 923 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Dracaena Centre THE PLAYING FIELD THE PLAYING FIELD DRACAENA AVENUE | grass pitches | 247 yd |
| Penwerris Hall Penwerris Lane | 552 yd | |
| The Core Fitness And Wellbeing Centre (Closed) The Moor | health and fitness suite | 892 yd |
| The Recreation Ground (Falmouth Rugby Club) DRACAENA AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 919 yd |
| Falmouth School TRESCOBEAS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 994 yd |
| Falmouth Cricket Club TRESCOBEAS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,029 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 | 44.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 47.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.53 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.53 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.