Brickworks Hill is in St Day, Redruth and in Kerrier district. TR16 5EU is located in the Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Camborne and Redruth. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brickworks Hill, St Day, Redruth, TR16 5EU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TR16 5NB, TR16 5LA, TR16 5NJ, TR16 5LF, TR16 5ND, TR16 5LD, TR16 5EY, TR16 5JU, TR16 5NT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TR16 5EU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 51.1% | 49.3% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 48.9% | 50.7% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 TR16 5EU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.8% 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 | 26.4% | 25.1% | -1.3% | 37.9% | -12.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.8% | 54.8% | 2.0% | 44.2% | 10.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 9.1% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 6.8% | -2.8% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 | 46.2% | 47.6% | 1.4% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 33% | -0.4% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 14.9% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 4.2% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 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 | 22% | 17.2% | -4.8% | 18.2% | -1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 8% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 14.2% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 6.9% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 18.4% | 4.8% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.6% | 31.8% | 2.2% | 33.8% | -2.0% |
| Other | 1.6% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| White | 97.7% | 96.9% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 97.2% 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 | 97% | 97.2% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 97.2% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.3% | 76.7% | 5.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 17% | 13.5% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.9% | 37.2% | 5.7% |
| Christian | 52.2% | 46.2% | 6.0% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brickworks Hill was 29.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.0% lower than the Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brickworks Hill has the 10th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap and the 520th lowest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gwel Ledan Brickworks Hill, Redruth, Cornwall Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,350 | 2011-09-02 | £289,147 |
| Gwel Ledan Brickworks Hill, Redruth, Cornwall Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £164,000 | 2007-07-20 | £242,799 |
| Gwel Ledan Brickworks Hill, Redruth, Cornwall Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2006-12-22 | £165,105 |
TR16 5EU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
TR16 5EU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 TR16 5EU 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 | 95 |
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Education | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Day and Carharrack Community School School Hill , Burnwithian TR16 5LG | 2out of 4 | 429 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Treleigh Community Primary School Treleigh , TR16 4AY | 4out of 4 | 2,819 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lanner Primary School Lanmoor Estate , Lanner TR16 6AZ | 3out of 4 | 2,920 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennoweth Primary School Drump Road , TR15 1NA | 3out of 4 | 2,977 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chacewater Community Primary School Church Hill , Chacewater TR4 8PZ | 3out of 4 | 3,141 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redruth School Tolgus Vean , TR15 1TA | 3out of 4 | 3,967 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 3,153 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Three Bridges Kea Downs Road , Blackwater TR4 8EG | - not rated | 4,971 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fat Pony Cafe | Chenhale Equestrian Restaurant, Chenhale Farm | 883 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Day Inn | Fore Street, St Day | 215 yd | |
| Star Inn | The Star Inn, Vogue | 446 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Vogue Playing Field NAMPARA NAMPARA VOGUE HILL | grass pitches | 257 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.