Riviera Lane is in St Mawes, Truro and in Carrick district. TR2 5BG is located in the St Goran, Tregony & the Roseland electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Truro and Falmouth. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Riviera Lane, St Mawes, Truro, TR2 5BG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TR2 5BW, TR2 5DP, TR2 5BQ, TR2 5DR, TR2 5DW, TR2 5BH, TR2 5BN, TR2 5DN, TR2 5BJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TR2 5BG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 50.4% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 47.6% | 49.6% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 28.9% | 38.3% | 9.4% | 37.9% | 0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.2% | 33.3% | -2.9% | 44.2% | -10.9% |
| Separated | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 14.8% | 13.3% | -1.5% | 9.1% | 4.2% |
| Widowed | 20.1% | 14.2% | -5.9% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
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 | 44% | 43.8% | -0.2% | 48.4% | -4.6% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 36.4% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 16.9% | 16.5% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 3.8% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 3.3% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 26.8% | 20.7% | -6.1% | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 9.1% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 18.2% | 1.4% | 13.4% | 4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 7.4% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 9.1% | -4.3% | 16.9% | -7.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.1% | 30.6% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -3.2% |
| Other | 4.7% | 5% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.3% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97% | 93.3% | -3.7% | 81.4% | 11.9% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 83.3% 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 | 88% | 83.3% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 0.1% |
| European Union | 7.8% | 7.5% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88% | 81.3% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 11.4% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 0.8% | -3.4% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 4.9% | 0.1% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.1% | 76.7% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 13.6% | 13.5% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.9% | 37.2% | 7.7% |
| Christian | 47.5% | 46.2% | 1.3% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Riviera Lane was 56.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.1% higher than the St Goran, Tregony & the Roseland average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Riviera Lane has the 13th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in St Goran, Tregony & the Roseland and the 786th highest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.8%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 5 Pen-Eglos Riviera Lane, Truro, Cornwall Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2022-08-23 | £550,904 |
| Trewarren Riviera Lane, Truro, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £2,750,000 | 2021-03-31 | £3,164,474 |
| Apartment 2 Pen-Eglos Riviera Lane, Truro, Cornwall Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2020-12-21 | £569,720 |
| Garage At Riviera Lane, Truro, Cornwall Other, an established residential building | £40,000 | 2019-01-21 | £46,617 |
| Riviera Lane End Riviera Lane, Truro, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £1,242,000 | 2015-07-10 | £1,807,570 |
TR2 5BG area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 retired residents living in TR2 5BG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 45 |
| Full-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 26 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mawes Primary School Grove Hill , St Mawes TR2 5BP | 3out of 4 | 255 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gerrans School Tregassick Road , Portscatho TR2 5ED | 3out of 4 | 3,624 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Flushing School Coventry Road , Flushing TR11 5TX | 3out of 4 | 3,919 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Charles Primary School King Charles Primary School, Western Terrace , TR11 4EP | 3out of 4 | 4,432 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Falmouth Primary Academy Jubilee Road , TR11 2BB | 3out of 4 | 4,713 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falmouth University Woodlane , TR11 4RH | - not rated | 4,189 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mawes Sailing Club Franchise | St Mawes Sailing Club, 1 - 2 The Quay | 235 yd | |
| Da Bara St Mawes | The Quay, St Mawes | 235 yd | |
| Cafe Chandlers | Chandlers Cafe, 1 The Quay | 242 yd | |
| The Old Watch House | 1 The Square, St Mawes | 416 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Victory Inn | Victory Hill, St Mawes | 247 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mawes Bakery Shop | The St Mawes Bakery Shop, The Quay | 241 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative | The Co-Operative Food, 6 - 7 Kings Road | 285 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Mawes Community Primary School Grove Hill | grass pitches | 239 yd |
| St Mawes Recreation Ground (Closed) The Square | grass pitches | 457 yd |
| Halwartha Park ROSELAND ROSELAND | grass pitches | 1,005 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 | 50.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 45.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 61.57 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 61.57 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 11.99 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.