The Square is in Portscatho, Truro and in Carrick district. TR2 5HW 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 The Square, Portscatho, Truro, TR2 5HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TR2 5HQ, TR2 5HG, TR2 5HJ, TR2 5HR, TR2 5UU, TR2 5HN, TR2 5HF, TR2 5HH, TR2 5HP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TR2 5HW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% 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 | 56% | 53.5% | -2.5% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 44% | 46.5% | 2.5% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
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 | 21.4% | 18.5% | -2.9% | 37.9% | -19.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.8% | 48.6% | 1.8% | 44.2% | 4.4% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 0.7% | -4.1% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 9.6% | -3.1% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 14.3% | 22.6% | 8.3% | 6.1% | 16.5% |
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 (62.2%) 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 | 40.3% | 35.8% | -4.5% | 48.4% | -12.6% |
| Good health | 41% | 26.4% | -14.6% | 33.6% | -7.2% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 17% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 3% | 10.7% | 7.7% | 4.0% | 6.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 10.1% | 9.4% | 1.2% | 8.9% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 47.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.3% | 21.8% | 7.5% | 18.2% | 3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 6.1% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 7.5% | -11.5% | 13.4% | -5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 5.4% | 0.6% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 8.2% | -2.1% | 16.9% | -8.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.5% | 47.6% | 11.1% | 33.8% | 13.8% |
| Other | 4% | 3.4% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| White | 100% | 97.5% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 95.6% 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 | 96.3% | 95.6% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 95.6% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0.6% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.6% | 76.7% | -8.1% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 28.9% | 13.5% | 15.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.1% | 37.2% | -4.1% |
| Christian | 49% | 46.2% | 2.8% |
| Not answered | 17.8% | 6.0% | 11.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Square was 12.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.9% lower than the St Goran, Tregony & the Roseland average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
The Square has the 12th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in St Goran, Tregony & the Roseland and the 156th lowest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boathouse Restaurant The Square, Truro, Cornwall Other, an established residential building | £645,000 | 2025-10-15 | £645,000 |
| 7 The Square, Truro, Cornwall Other, an established residential building | £459,000 | 2022-06-30 | £433,811 |
| 2 The Square, Truro, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2021-06-25 | £639,034 |
| Hillside House, 8 The Square, Truro, Cornwall Other, an established residential building | £780,000 | 2018-11-19 | £903,362 |
| Boathouse Restaurant The Square, Truro, Cornwall Other, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2017-08-23 | £429,231 |
TR2 5HW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
TR2 5HW 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in TR2 5HW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 61% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 91 |
| Full-Time Employee | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Part-Time Employee | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrans School Tregassick Road , Portscatho TR2 5ED | 3out of 4 | 566 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mawes Primary School Grove Hill , St Mawes TR2 5BP | 3out of 4 | 3,927 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Boathouse | The Boathouse Restaurant, 11 The Square | 4 yd | |
| Scatho's | 7 The Square, Portscatho | 4 yd | |
| Tide And Thyme | The Quay, Portscatho | 38 yd | |
| Tide And Thyme | Portscatho Social Club, 2 North Parade | 64 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plume Of Feathers | 10 The Square, Portscatho | 4 yd | |
| The Standard Inn | 5 The Square, Gerrans | 445 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gerrans Cricket Club PARC AN DILLON ROAD | grass pitches | 376 yd |
| Gerrans Primary School TREGASSICK ROAD | grass pitches | 576 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 | 40.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 41.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.66 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.66 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.