Primrose Cottages is in The Lizard, Helston and in Penwith district. TR12 7NQ is located in the Mullion & St Keverne electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of St Ives. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Primrose Cottages, The Lizard, Helston, TR12 7NQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TR12 7NH, TR12 7NJ, TR12 7NL, TR12 7ND, TR12 7NX, TR12 7NZ, TR12 7NN, TR12 7PA, TR12 7AX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TR12 7NQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% 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 | 49.5% | 52.8% | 3.3% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 50.5% | 47.2% | -3.3% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23.7% | 24.2% | 0.5% | 37.9% | -13.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.1% | 48.9% | -4.2% | 44.2% | 4.7% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 3% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 13% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 3.9% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 10.8% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
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 | 40.9% | 42.3% | 1.4% | 48.4% | -6.1% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 32% | -0.3% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 18.6% | 18.2% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 5.5% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 5.9% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 19.5% | 15.2% | -4.3% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 9.5% | -1.7% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 18.6% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 5.2% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 13.9% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.1% | 34.6% | 8.5% | 33.8% | 0.8% |
| Other | 6.6% | 3% | -3.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.9% | 98.4% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 94.8% 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 | 96.8% | 94.8% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 94.8% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0.8% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.7% | 76.7% | 5.0% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 16.7% | 13.5% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34% | 37.2% | -3.2% |
| Christian | 52.6% | 46.2% | 6.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 10.5% | 6.0% | 4.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Primrose Cottages was 35.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.5% lower than the Helston South & Meneage average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Primrose Cottages has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Helston South & Meneage and the 662nd lowest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% 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 Primrose Cottages, Helston, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2017-01-05 | £215,735 |
| 2 Primrose Cottages, Helston, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £77,000 | 2001-03-30 | £304,883 |
| 2 Primrose Cottages, Helston, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 1999-07-16 | £270,302 |
TR12 7NQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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.
TR12 7NQ 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 TR12 7NQ 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 | 84 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Full-Time Employee | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landewednack Community Primary School Beacon Terrace , The Lizard TR12 7PB | 3out of 4 | 473 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grade-Ruan CofE School Ruan Minor , TR12 7JN | 3out of 4 | 3,505 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coast Coffee Bar & Bistro | Coast Coffee Bar, The Lizard | 85 yd | |
| Lizard Shellfish | The Lizard, Helston | 85 yd | |
| Tregullas Country Kitchen | Tregullas Farm, Lighthouse Road | 130 yd | |
| Tregullas Farm | Lighthouse Road, The Lizard | 130 yd | |
| Polpeor Cafe | Lizard Point, The Lizard | 1,057 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Top House Inn | The Top House, The Square | 1 yd | |
| The Witchball | The Lizard, Helston | 85 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smugglers Fish And Chip Shop | The Smugglers Cafe, 1 Kynance Terrace | 32 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lizard Argyle Football And Social Club Beacon Terrace | grass pitches, tennis courts | 216 yd |
| Landewednack Community Primary School BEACON TERRACE | grass pitches | 406 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 | 47.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 39 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 54.83 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 54.83 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.44 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.