St Ives Road is in Carbis Bay, St. Ives and in Penwith district. TR26 2PX is located in the St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of St Ives. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Ives Road, Carbis Bay, St. Ives, TR26 2PX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TR26 2RU, TR26 2QA, TR26 2PA, TR26 2QS, TR26 2PZ, TR26 2RT, TR26 2QB, TR26 2JS, TR26 2QG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TR26 2PX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 51.8% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 48.5% | 48.2% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 TR26 2PX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53% 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 | 24.4% | 25.3% | 0.9% | 37.9% | -12.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.7% | 53% | -0.7% | 44.2% | 8.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.5% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 11.1% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 7.1% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 | 40.8% | 45% | 4.2% | 48.4% | -3.4% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 34.1% | 0.2% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 19.3% | 16.4% | -2.9% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 3.2% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.9% | 19.5% | -5.4% | 18.2% | 1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 12% | 0.3% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 16.5% | 0.4% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.3% | 9% | -0.3% | 5.3% | 3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 17.5% | 3.4% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.5% | 22.5% | 2.0% | 33.8% | -11.3% |
| Other | 3.4% | 3% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.6% | 98.6% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 17.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 97.3% 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 | 95.7% | 97.3% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 97.3% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.5% | 76.7% | 2.8% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 19.5% | 13.5% | 6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.7% | 37.2% | -0.5% |
| Christian | 53.8% | 46.2% | 7.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Ives Road was 10.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.9% lower than the Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
St Ives Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor and the 108th lowest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 21.1%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Higher Carbence House St Ives Road, St. Ives, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2007-08-21 | £810,260 |
| Higher Carbence House St Ives Road, St. Ives, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2000-01-25 | £376,435 |
TR26 2PX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
TR26 2PX 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 TR26 2PX 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 | 77 |
| Full-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Uny CofE Academy Polmenor Drive , Carbis Bay TR26 2SQ | 3out of 4 | 938 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ives Infant School Trenwith Burrows , TR26 1DH | 3out of 4 | 1,827 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ives Junior School The Burrows , TR26 1DN | 4out of 4 | 1,865 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nancledra School Nancledra , TR20 8NB | 3out of 4 | 3,947 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penpol School 2 St George's Road , TR27 4AH | 4out of 4 | 4,477 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Ives School Higher Tregenna , TR26 2BB | 3out of 4 | 902 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hayle Academy 3 High Lanes , TR27 4DN | 3out of 4 | 4,992 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Piran's School (Gb) Ltd 14 Trelissick Road , TR27 4HY | - not rated | 4,254 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bean Inn Vegetarian And Vegan Restaurant | The Bean Inn, Coast | 66 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Tesco Stores Limited, St Ives Road | 375 yd | |
| Ugly Butterfly | Ugly Butterfly Restuarant, Carbis Bay Hotel | 454 yd | |
| La Casita | La Casita Restaurant, Trencrom Lane | 916 yd | |
| Beck's Fish & Chip Shop And Restaurant | John Becks Fish Restaurant, Longstone Hill | 1,052 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cornish Arms | Cornish Arms, St Ives Road | 590 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Limited, St Ives Road | 375 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fenton Hall Porthrepta Road | 766 yd | |
| St Uny C Of E Academy POLMENNOR DRIVE | grass pitches | 835 yd |
| St Ives School HIGHER TREGENNA | grass pitches | 984 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.