Lower Pengegon, Camborne, TR14 8RX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TR14 8RX is primarily male, with 53.7% of the population 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	51.2%	46.3%	-4.9%	51.0%	-4.7%
Male	48.8%	53.7%	4.9%	49.0%	4.7%

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 area around TR14 8RX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.4% 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	39.1%	55.4%	16.3%	37.9%	17.5%
Married: Opposite sex	41.6%	33.7%	-7.9%	44.2%	-10.5%
Married: Same sex	0%	2%	2.0%	0.3%	1.7%
Separated	3.9%	1%	-2.9%	2.2%	-1.2%
Divorced	11.1%	5%	-6.1%	9.1%	-4.1%
Widowed	4.3%	3%	-1.3%	6.1%	-3.1%

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 (88.3%) 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	51.8%	53.3%	1.5%	48.4%	4.9%
Good health	26.7%	35%	8.3%	33.6%	1.4%
Fair health	16.1%	5.8%	-10.3%	12.7%	-6.9%
Bad health	4.1%	3.3%	-0.8%	4.0%	-0.7%
Very bad health	1.4%	2.5%	1.1%	1.2%	1.3%

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 TR14 8RX this area, 6.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	24.7%	6.9%	-17.8%	18.2%	-11.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.1%	12.9%	-2.2%	9.6%	3.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.3%	25.7%	7.4%	13.4%	12.3%
Apprenticeship	4.7%	7.9%	3.2%	5.3%	2.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	16.8%	25.7%	8.9%	16.9%	8.8%
Degree or Similar	14.7%	19.8%	5.1%	33.8%	-14.0%
Other	5.7%	1%	-4.7%	2.8%	-1.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% 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%	0.8%	0.5%	0.7%	0.1%
Other Asian	0.3%	3.3%	3.0%	1.6%	1.7%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	98.4%	95.9%	-2.5%	81.4%	14.5%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.1%	-0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 88.7% 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	95.6%	88.7%	-6.9%	83.2%	5.5%
European Union	3%	5.6%	2.6%	6.1%	-0.5%
Africa	0%	0.8%	0.8%	2.7%	-1.9%
Middle East and Asia	0.8%	4%	3.2%	5.6%	-1.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.5%	0.8%	0.3%	1.3%	-0.5%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.4%	90.9%	-4.5%	83.2%	7.7%
10+ Years	0%	3.3%	3.3%	9.8%	-6.5%
5-10 Years	2.2%	0.8%	-1.4%	2.9%	-2.1%
2-5 Years	1.1%	2.5%	1.4%	2.2%	0.3%
Less than 2 years	1.4%	2.5%	1.1%	1.9%	0.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	72.7%	76.7%	-4.0%
Lithuania	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Romania	2.5%	0.9%	1.6%
Other EU countries	0.8%	1.5%	-0.7%
Eastern Asia	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
South-East Asia	2.5%	0.2%	2.3%
No passport held	19.8%	13.5%	6.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	64.5%	37.2%	27.3%
Christian	25.6%	46.2%	-20.6%
Buddhist	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Not answered	9.1%	6.0%	3.1%

Safety

Is Lower Pengegon Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lower Pengegon was 66.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.9% lower than the Camborne Roskear & Tuckingmill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Lower Pengegon has the 22nd highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Camborne Roskear & Tuckingmill and the 629th highest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£37,200

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in TR14 8RX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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) - 10/10 (very high )
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) - 9/10 (very high )
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 Lower Pengegon are based on 66 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Kerrier.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Lower Pengegon, Camborne, TR14 8RX

Estimated Average Property Prices for TR14 8RX

Average Price
£254,846

Semi-Detached
£225,907

Terraced
£309,370

Detached
£262,500

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Lower Pengegon

Average Price
£239,541

Semi-Detached
£222,594

Terraced
£236,881

Detached
£248,171

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Lower PengegonStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3B Lower Pengegon, Camborne, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building	£235,000	2024-07-12	£241,270
1 Lower Pengegon, Camborne, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building	£230,000	2019-12-13	£291,515
3A Lower Pengegon, Camborne, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building	£159,000	2019-01-03	£204,216
1 Lower Pengegon, Camborne, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building	£192,000	2017-01-20	£270,035
14A Lower Pengegon, Camborne, Cornwall Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£120,000	2016-03-31	£172,730

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TR14 8RX

Employment

TR14 8RX 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	46
Part-Time Employee	17
Retired	13
Self-Employed	8
Looking after home or family	5
Other	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Student (economically inactive)	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	39
Human health and social work activities	23
Manufacturing	19
Construction	18
Transport and storage	13
Education	13
Other	12
Administrative and support service activities	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Real estate activities	4
Information and communication	3
Financial and insurance activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Camborne Nursery School The Glebe , TR14 7DT	4out of 4	1,585 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Roskear School Roskear , TR14 8DJ	3out of 4	421 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rosemellin Community Primary School Cliff View Road , TR14 8PG	3out of 4	992 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St John's Catholic Primary School, Camborne Trevu Road , TR14 7AE	3out of 4	1,053 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Trevithick Learning Academy Mount Pleasant Road , TR14 7RH	4out of 4	1,481 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Meriadoc CofE Infant Academy Rectory Road , TR14 7DW	3out of 4	1,639 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Pool Academy Church Road , Pool TR15 3PZ	3out of 4	1,881 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Camborne Science and International Academy Cranberry Road , TR14 7PP	3out of 4	2,186 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Redruth School Tolgus Vean , TR15 1TA	3out of 4	4,232 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Nine Maidens Alternative Provision Academy Nine Maiden , Four Lanes TR16 6ND	3out of 4	4,081 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Curnow School Drump Road , TR15 1LU	4out of 4	5,130 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Miss Mollys Tea Room	Mollys Tea Room, Former Dolcoath College	331 yd
Revive Elim Pentecostal Church	Elim Pentecostal Church, Kerrier Way	424 yd
Wilsons Cafe	Cornwall Patisserie, 54 Trelowarren Street	987 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bickford Smith Bowling Club	Tuckingmill Bowling Green, Pendarves Street	791 yd
Vyvyan Arms Hotel	The Vyvyan Arms, 114 Trelowarren Street	859 yd
Redjackets Tavern	The Red Jackets, 66 Trevenson Street	959 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cousin Jacks	6 Meneth Road, Pengegon	592 yd
The Golden Pool	90 Trelowarren Street, Camborne	859 yd
Deano's Kebab	Deanos Kebab, 62 Trelowarren Street	987 yd
The Camborne Deli	61 Trelowarren Street, Camborne	1,014 yd
Beacon Fish & Chips	72 Fore Street, Beacon	1,049 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	Wesley Street, Camborne		671 yd
Iceland Foods	Iceland, 34 - 36 Trelowarren Street		1,092 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Roskear Church Playing Field ROSKEAR ROAD	grass pitches	472 yd
Heath Cotes Cricket Pitch ROSKEAR FIELDS	grass pitches	713 yd
Park Road PARK ROAD	grass pitches	859 yd
Camborne Cricket Club NORTH ROSKEAR ROAD	grass pitches	928 yd
St John'S Catholic Primary School TREVU ROAD	grass pitches	1,072 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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	55 Mbit/s
Average download speed	110.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	550 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	550 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	75 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of TR14 8RX