Melvill Road, Falmouth, TR11 4DG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TR11 4DG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.7%	50.5%	-2.2%	51.0%	-0.5%
Male	47.3%	49.5%	2.2%	49.0%	0.5%

Partnership Status

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 TR11 4DG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.9% 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	30.3%	33.7%	3.4%	37.9%	-4.2%
Married: Opposite sex	55%	51.9%	-3.1%	44.2%	7.7%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Separated	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.2%	-2.2%
Divorced	6.3%	6.6%	0.3%	9.1%	-2.5%
Widowed	7.7%	7.5%	-0.2%	6.1%	1.4%

Health

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 (89.7%) 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	51%	56.5%	5.5%	48.4%	8.1%
Good health	34.8%	33.2%	-1.6%	33.6%	-0.4%
Fair health	12%	7.8%	-4.2%	12.7%	-4.9%
Bad health	2.3%	2.6%	0.3%	4.0%	-1.4%

Education and Qualifications

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 TR11 4DG this area, 7.8% 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 51.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	10%	7.8%	-2.2%	18.2%	-10.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	7%	3.6%	-3.4%	9.6%	-6.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11.7%	10.8%	-0.9%	13.4%	-2.6%
Apprenticeship	6.3%	3.9%	-2.4%	5.3%	-1.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	17.3%	21.7%	4.4%	16.9%	4.8%
Degree or Similar	43.7%	51.8%	8.1%	33.8%	18.0%
Other	4%	0.3%	-3.7%	2.8%	-2.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.9% 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	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	1.1%	0.3%	-0.8%	3.1%	-2.8%
Pakistani	0%	1%	1.0%	2.7%	-1.7%
Other Asian	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black African	0%	0.5%	0.5%	2.5%	-2.0%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0.8%	0.5%	1.0%	-0.2%
Other Black	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	2.3%	2.3%	0.9%	1.4%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	96%	91.9%	-4.1%	81.4%	10.5%
Roma	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Other	0.3%	1.6%	1.3%	1.6%	0.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	93.2%	89.4%	-3.8%	83.2%	6.2%
European Union	1.7%	4.9%	3.2%	6.1%	-1.2%
Africa	0.3%	1.6%	1.3%	2.7%	-1.1%
Middle East and Asia	1.7%	1.6%	-0.1%	5.6%	-4.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.4%	2.6%	1.2%	1.3%	1.3%
Oceania	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.3%	90.1%	-2.2%	83.2%	6.9%
10+ Years	1.1%	5.7%	4.6%	9.8%	-4.1%
5-10 Years	0.9%	1.3%	0.4%	2.9%	-1.6%
2-5 Years	0.6%	1%	0.4%	2.2%	-1.2%
Less than 2 years	5.1%	1.8%	-3.3%	1.9%	-0.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91.4%	76.7%	14.7%
Ireland	1.8%	0.6%	1.2%
France	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Italy	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Other EU countries	1.3%	1.5%	-0.2%
Central and Western Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
No passport held	3.6%	13.5%	-9.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	46.6%	37.2%	9.4%
Christian	45.6%	46.2%	-0.6%
Buddhist	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Muslim	1.3%	6.5%	-5.2%
Not answered	6%	6.0%	0.0%

Safety

Is Melvill Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Melvill Road was 19.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.7% lower than the Falmouth Arwenack average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Melvill Road has the 11th lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Falmouth Arwenack and the 302nd lowest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -85.3%.

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Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£41,800

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in TR11 4DG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Melvill Road are based on 181 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Cornwall.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Melvill Road, Falmouth, TR11 4DG

Estimated Average Property Prices for TR11 4DG

Average Price
£690,679

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£762,980

Detached
£565,664

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£743,393

Estimated Average Property Prices for Melvill Road

Average Price
£444,729

Semi-Detached
£651,275

Terraced
£691,701

Detached
£641,571

Flats/Maisonettes
£242,676

Other
£663,448

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Melvill Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
47 Melvill Road, Falmouth, Cornwall Other, an established residential building	£707,500	2021-05-13	£741,798
43 Melvill Road, Falmouth, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building	£473,000	2005-09-14	£774,864
47 Melvill Road, Falmouth, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building	£295,000	2003-11-18	£571,006
43 Melvill Road, Falmouth, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building	£244,000	2002-05-20	£752,782
43 Melvill Road, Falmouth, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building	£120,000	1998-01-23	£659,326

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TR11 4DG

Employment

TR11 4DG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 TR11 4DG area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Retired	98
Full-Time Employee	67
Self-Employed	60
Part-Time Employee	40
Student (economically inactive)	32
Unemployed	13
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	12
Looking after home or family	7
Other	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Education	26
Human health and social work activities	21
Accommodation and food service activities	21
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	20
Professional, scientific and technical activities	19
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	17
Other	15
Construction	10
Manufacturing	9
Information and communication	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Transport and storage	1
Real estate activities	1
Mining and quarrying	1
Financial and insurance activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
King Charles Primary School King Charles Primary School, Western Terrace , TR11 4EP	3out of 4	588 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Marlborough School Ferndale Road , TR11 4HU	2out of 4	996 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Falmouth Primary Academy Jubilee Road , TR11 2BB	3out of 4	1,530 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Falmouth Mongleath Road , TR11 4PW	4out of 4	1,893 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Flushing School Coventry Road , Flushing TR11 5TX	3out of 4	2,019 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Falmouth School Trescobeas Road , TR11 4LH	1out of 4	2,560 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Penryn College Kernick Road , TR10 8PZ	3out of 4	4,456 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Falmouth University Woodlane , TR11 4RH	- not rated	383 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Falmouth Food Co-op CIC	Falmouth Food Co-Op CIC, Princess Pavilion	63 yd
The Garden Room	Princess Pavilion, Melvill Road	188 yd
Gylly Beach Cafe/Bar	Gyllyngvase Beach Cafe, Cliff Road	324 yd
Casa Tapa	Bar Road, Falmouth	349 yd
Fives Cyderhouse	Five Degrees West, 7 Grove Place	486 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Mariners	The Cutty Sark, 4 Grove Place	486 yd
The Front	Custom House Quay, Falmouth	619 yd
Quayside Inn	The Quayside Inn And Bistro, 41 Arwenack Street	619 yd
Oddfellows Arms	The Odd Fellow Arms, 2 Quay Hill	623 yd
Chain Locker	Quay Street, Falmouth	697 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Gylly To Go	Cliff Road, Falmouth	324 yd
Castle Beach Cafe	Castle Beach, Cliff Road	567 yd
Dog & Smuggler Tuck Shop	Cornish Miner Pasty Shop, Custom House Quay	621 yd
Habaneros Burrito Bar	2 Quay Street, Falmouth	697 yd
The Curry Hub	Flat, 15 Church Street	903 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Beach Leisure Club (Closed) Gyllyngvase Beach	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	301 yd
St Michael'S Hotel And Spa STRACEY ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts	308 yd
King Charles Primary School WESTERN TERRACE		643 yd
Merchants Manor WESTERN TERRACE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	732 yd
The Falmouth Sports Club WESTERN TERRACE	health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts	770 yd
Fpg Falmouth MIDLAND BANK HOUSE MIDLAND BANK HOUSE MARKET STREET	health and fitness suite	1,012 yd
Ships & Castles Leisure Centre CASTLE DRIVE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	1,088 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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.

Overview of TR11 4DG