West Terrace is in Hayle and in Penwith district. TR27 4JS is located in the Hayle West 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 West Terrace, Hayle, TR27 4JS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TR27 4JT, TR27 4BH, TR27 4BQ, TR27 4LB, TR27 4LA, TR27 4JY, TR27 4BJ, TR27 4FQ, TR27 4BT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TR27 4JS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% 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 | 48.1% | 53.6% | 5.5% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 51.9% | 46.4% | -5.5% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
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% | 30.8% | 2.8% | 37.9% | -7.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.8% | 43.6% | -6.2% | 44.2% | -0.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 14.8% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 5.7% |
| Widowed | 7% | 8.8% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
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 | 52.6% | 44.1% | -8.5% | 48.4% | -4.3% |
| Good health | 29% | 37.2% | 8.2% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 12.5% | -3.0% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 32.9% | 19.7% | -13.2% | 18.2% | 1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 7.6% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 14.5% | 3.4% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 6.8% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16% | 18.5% | 2.5% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.3% | 30.1% | 10.8% | 33.8% | -3.7% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2.8% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 98.7% | 96.4% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 15.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 97.7% 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 | 98.7% | 97.7% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 97.7% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.5% | 76.7% | 1.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 21.2% | 13.5% | 7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.3% | 37.2% | 19.1% |
| Christian | 32.8% | 46.2% | -13.4% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West Terrace was 96.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.8% higher than the Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
West Terrace has the 15th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East and the 388th highest crime rate of 1,817 local areas in Cornwall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 West Terrace, Hayle, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £212,500 | 2023-05-10 | £203,746 |
| Bridge Cottage, 4 West Terrace, Hayle, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2022-03-18 | £288,143 |
| Bridge Cottage, 4 West Terrace, Hayle, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £224,000 | 2020-07-24 | £271,189 |
| 5 West Terrace, Hayle, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2012-09-25 | £358,767 |
| 3 West Terrace, Hayle, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £144,000 | 2012-03-23 | £215,884 |
TR27 4JS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
TR27 4JS 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 TR27 4JS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 77 |
| Full-Time Employee | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penpol School 2 St George's Road , TR27 4AH | - not rated | 605 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Penpol School 2 St George's Road , TR27 4AH | - not rated | 605 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bodriggy Primary School Humphry Davy Lane , TR27 4DR | - not rated | 864 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bodriggy Academy Humphry Davy Lane , TR27 4DR | 3out of 4 | 864 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Erth Community Primary School School Lane , St Erth TR27 6HN | - not rated | 2,532 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayle Community School 3 High Lanes , TR27 4DN | - not rated | 887 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hayle Academy 3 High Lanes , TR27 4DN | 3out of 4 | 887 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ives School, A Technology College Higher Tregenna , TR26 2BB | - not rated | 4,916 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ives School Higher Tregenna , TR26 2BB | 3out of 4 | 4,916 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cornwall Independent School 14 Trelissick Road , TR27 4HY | - not rated | 1,121 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ia School St Ives Road , Carbis Bay TR26 2SF | - not rated | 3,507 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grameen Tandoori | Grameen Tandoori Restaurant, 4 Hayle Terrace | 46 yd | |
| Harrys Bodega | 25 Penpol Terrace, Hayle | 164 yd | |
| Quay Kitchen | 7A East Quay, Hayle | 202 yd | |
| Duckies Cafe | 5 Penpol Terrace, Hayle | 291 yd | |
| Asda (Eurest) | Cafe, Asda Stores Limited | 347 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Standard | Royal Standard Inn, 61 Penpol Terrace | 105 yd | |
| The White Hart Hotel | White Hart Hotel, 10 Foundry Square | 426 yd | |
| The Cornish Arms | Cornish Arms, 86 Commercial Road | 740 yd | |
| The Copper House Inn | Copperhouse Inn, 11 Fore Street | 1,034 yd | |
| Bucket Of Blood | The Bucket Of Blood, 14 Churchtown Road | 1,069 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilli Chinese Takeaway | Chilli Chinese Takeway, 17A Penpol Terrace | 164 yd | |
| Lewy's Fish And Chips | 48 Penpol Terrace, Hayle | 164 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Dominos Pizza, 14 Penpol Terrace | 164 yd | |
| Sanders Fish & Chips | Sanders Fish And Chips, 5 Chapel Terrace | 391 yd | |
| Loaded | Unit 12A, The Old Foundry Chapel | 402 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Asda Stores Limited, 1 South Quay | 347 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hayle Outdoor Pool KING GEORGE MEMORIAL WALK | swimming pool | 245 yd |
| Ellis Park GODREVY HOUSE GODREVY HOUSE PENPOL AVENUE | grass pitches | 505 yd |
| West Cornwall Indoor Bowls Club (Closed) Queensway | indoor bowls | 719 yd |
| Hayle Cricket Club (The Towans) Riviere Towans | grass pitches | 748 yd |
| Bodriggy Academy HUMPHRY DAVY LANE | grass pitches | 856 yd |
| Hayle Academy HIGH LANES | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 886 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.