Higher Broad Lane is in Redruth and in Kerrier district. TR15 3JL is located in the Pool & Tehidy electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Camborne and Redruth. This postcode has been in use since 1984-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Higher Broad Lane, Redruth, TR15 3JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TR15 3JW, TR15 3JY, TR15 3JN, TR15 3SG, TR15 3LH, TR15 3JP, TR15 3FW, TR15 3JQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TR15 3JL has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents 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 | 47.9% | 50% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 52.1% | 50% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 29.2% | 30.9% | 1.7% | 37.9% | -7.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.3% | 37.9% | -9.4% | 44.2% | -6.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 17.3% | 4.8% | 9.1% | 8.2% |
| Widowed | 8% | 10.3% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.1% | 38.7% | -4.4% | 48.4% | -9.7% |
| Good health | 24.1% | 29.2% | 5.1% | 33.6% | -4.4% |
| Fair health | 20.9% | 24.6% | 3.7% | 12.7% | 11.9% |
| Bad health | 10.3% | 5.3% | -5.0% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 | 28.8% | 22.7% | -6.1% | 18.2% | 4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 11.6% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 10.3% | -4.9% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 7% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 16.5% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.7% | 27.3% | 7.6% | 33.8% | -6.5% |
| Other | 6.4% | 4.5% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| 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 African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 93.2% | 97.9% | 4.7% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 90.2% 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 | 94.9% | 90.2% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 7.0% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 6.7% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 90.5% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 1.1% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.8% | 76.7% | -11.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 27.5% | 13.5% | 14.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.8% | 37.2% | 9.6% |
| Christian | 46.5% | 46.2% | 0.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 2.5% | 6.0% | -3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Higher Broad Lane was 120.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 103.7% higher than the Four Lanes, Beacon & Troon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Higher Broad Lane has the 10th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Four Lanes, Beacon & Troon and the 286th highest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baytree Higher Broad Lane, Redruth, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £317,500 | 2025-09-12 | £317,500 |
| Wisteria House Higher Broad Lane, Redruth, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £238,000 | 2024-09-24 | £244,611 |
| Quincy Higher Broad Lane, Redruth, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-05-15 | £240,500 |
| Flat 1 Nolloth Villa Higher Broad Lane, Redruth, Cornwall Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-03-20 | £145,313 |
| Carnside Higher Broad Lane, Redruth, Cornwall Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2023-02-21 | £359,635 |
TR15 3JL 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 TR15 3JL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 77 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camborne Nursery School The Glebe , TR14 7DT | 4out of 4 | 4,303 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treloweth Community Primary School Higher Broadlane , TR15 3JL | 3out of 4 | 149 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Illogan School Churchtown , Illogan TR16 4SW | 3out of 4 | 2,242 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trewirgie Infants' School Trewirgie Road , TR15 2SZ | 2out of 4 | 2,382 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trewirgie Junior School Falmouth Road , TR15 2QN | 3out of 4 | 2,439 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennoweth Primary School Drump Road , TR15 1NA | 3out of 4 | 2,594 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool Academy Church Road , Pool TR15 3PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,130 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redruth School Tolgus Vean , TR15 1TA | 3out of 4 | 1,593 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Camborne Science and International Academy Cranberry Road , TR14 7PP | 3out of 4 | 4,781 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curnow School Drump Road , TR15 1LU | 4out of 4 | 2,438 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nine Maidens Alternative Provision Academy Nine Maiden , Four Lanes TR16 6ND | 3out of 4 | 5,390 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanders Fish And Chips Ltd | 126 - 128 Agar Road, Illogan Highway | 526 yd | |
| Rollers Roller Rink | Rollers Roller Disco Ltd, Unit 14 | 686 yd | |
| Pilgrims Pride Ltd Redruth - Staff Canteen | Staff Canteen, Tulip | 920 yd | |
| The Sea Bean Hive Ltd | Barncoose Gateway Business Centre Cafe, Barncoose Gateway Park | 963 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Inn | The New Inn, Park Bottom | 1,000 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pysk Hag Asklos | 39 Chariot Road, Illogan Highway | 373 yd | |
| Katie's Cornish Hot Pots | 686 yd | ||
| Moganojax | Unit 2, Agar Way | 742 yd | |
| Happy House | 34 Fore Street, Pool | 1,007 yd | |
| Kernow Takeaway | 32 Fore Street, Pool | 1,022 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | Pooleys Freezer Centre, Higher Broad Lane | 1 yd | |
| Morrisons | Agar Road, Illogan Highway | 597 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Treloweth Community Primary School HIGHER BROAD LANE | grass pitches | 109 yd |
| Future Fitness TRICKY DICKYS TRICKY DICKYS | health and fitness suite | 1,015 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 | 56.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.