Fore Street is in Madron, Penzance and in Penwith district. TR20 8SH is located in the Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of St Ives. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fore Street, Madron, Penzance, TR20 8SH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TR20 8SJ, TR20 8SL, TR20 8SX, TR20 8SQ, TR20 8SG, TR20 8SN, TR20 8ST, TR20 8SE, TR20 8RT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TR20 8SH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% | 51.9% | -1.9% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 46.2% | 48.1% | 1.9% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 36% | 37.3% | 1.3% | 37.9% | -0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.9% | 42.2% | -0.7% | 44.2% | -2.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 11.1% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 6.5% | -1.2% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 47.5% | 46.6% | -0.9% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 32.5% | -2.9% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 11.9% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 6% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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 | 23% | 19.3% | -3.7% | 18.2% | 1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 11.5% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 12.1% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 4.9% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 18.7% | 4.9% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.6% | 31.5% | 3.9% | 33.8% | -2.3% |
| Other | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.8% 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 | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.8% | 93.8% | -4.0% | 81.4% | 12.4% |
| Other | 0.9% | 4.3% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
In this area, 96.5% 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 | 97.5% | 96.5% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 96.5% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.6% | 76.7% | -3.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 24.2% | 13.5% | 10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.7% | 37.2% | 10.5% |
| Christian | 41.5% | 46.2% | -4.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fore Street was 58.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.1% higher than the Land's End average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fore Street has the 12th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Land's End and the 751st highest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Mount View Cottages Fore Street, Penzance, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £202,500 | 2025-06-27 | £213,411 |
| Primrose Cottage Fore Street, Penzance, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £418,000 | 2024-01-22 | £419,308 |
| 19 Fore Street, Penzance, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2022-10-11 | £215,735 |
| 20 Fore Street, Penzance, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2019-07-12 | £293,009 |
| Clayhill Fore Street, Penzance, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2017-05-10 | £405,721 |
TR20 8SH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% 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.
TR20 8SH 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.
| Retired | 79 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Maddern's CofE School, Madron Bellair Road , Madron TR20 8SP | 2out of 4 | 492 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heamoor Community Primary School Bosvenna Way , Heamoor TR18 3JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,455 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pensans Community Primary School Madron Road , TR20 8UH | 3out of 4 | 2,082 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trythall Community Primary School New Mill , TR20 8XR | 3out of 4 | 2,270 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance Peverell Road , TR18 2AT | 3out of 4 | 2,681 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mounts Bay Academy Boscathnoe Lane , Heamoor TR18 3JT | 4out of 4 | 1,199 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Humphry Davy School Coombe Road , TR18 2TG | 3out of 4 | 2,455 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nancealverne School Madron Road , TR20 8TP | 3out of 4 | 1,961 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Penwith Alternative Provision Academy Penbrea Road , TR18 3NX | 4out of 4 | 2,554 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trengwainton Tearooms | Trengwainton Gardens, Trengwainton | 866 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King George V Playing Field Madron Aldreath Road | grass pitches | 212 yd |
| Mounts Bay Academy Sports Field OFF BOSCATHNOE WAY | grass pitches | 905 yd |
| Mounts Bay Academy BOSCATHNOE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 1,072 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 | 55.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 77 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 77 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.