Porth Way is in Newquay and in Restormel district. TR7 3LP is located in the Newquay Porth & Tretherras electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of St Austell and Newquay. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Porth Way, Newquay, TR7 3LP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TR7 3LH, TR7 3DL, TR7 3DE, TR7 3DN, TR7 3DJ, TR7 3DF, TR7 3LR, TR7 3BX, TR7 3BL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TR7 3LP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.4% | 51.7% | -2.7% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 45.6% | 48.3% | 2.7% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 TR7 3LP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.5% 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 | 26.6% | 24.2% | -2.4% | 37.9% | -13.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.8% | 59.5% | 11.7% | 44.2% | 15.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 7.2% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 15.5% | 6.5% | -9.0% | 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 | 39% | 51.7% | 12.7% | 48.4% | 3.3% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 30.3% | -5.5% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 19.2% | 15.7% | -3.5% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 5% | 1.7% | -3.3% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 27.7% | 12.4% | -15.3% | 18.2% | -5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 15% | 3.1% | 9.6% | 5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 15.7% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.6% | 7.2% | -0.4% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 12.4% | -0.2% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.2% | 37.3% | 16.1% | 33.8% | 3.5% |
| Other | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.7% | 98.9% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 17.5% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 92.7% 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 | 96.9% | 92.7% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 92.1% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0.6% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.7% | 76.7% | 12.0% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 7.9% | 13.5% | -5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.1% | 37.2% | -0.1% |
| Christian | 55.1% | 46.2% | 8.9% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Porth Way was 29.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.9% lower than the Newquay Porth & Tretherras average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Porth Way has the 7th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Newquay Porth & Tretherras and the 521st lowest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Porth Way, Newquay, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2024-12-10 | £527,192 |
| 5 Porth Way, Newquay, Cornwall Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2021-09-28 | £549,062 |
| 11 Porth Way, Newquay, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2020-03-26 | £435,551 |
| 9 Porth Way, Newquay, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £387,500 | 2019-10-15 | £489,849 |
| 1 Porth Way, Newquay, Cornwall Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £317,000 | 2019-09-16 | £408,578 |
TR7 3LP 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 TR7 3LP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 51 |
| Full-Time Employee | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newquay Primary Academy Trevenson Road , TR7 3BH | - not rated | 366 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Columb Minor Academy Porth Bean Road , St Columb Minor TR7 3JF | 3out of 4 | 831 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newquay Junior Academy Edgcumbe Avenue , TR7 2NL | 4out of 4 | 1,336 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishops CofE Learning Academy Treninnick Hill , TR7 2SR | 3out of 4 | 1,790 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trenance Learning Academy Trenance Road , TR7 2LU | 4out of 4 | 2,001 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newquay Tretherras Trevenson Road , TR7 3BH | 3out of 4 | 367 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Treviglas Academy Bradley Road , TR7 3JA | 1out of 4 | 690 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Lodge | Pine Lodge Hotel, 91 Henver Road | 154 yd | |
| Zaman's | 142 Henver Road, Newquay | 229 yd | |
| Gwenna Teahouse | Gwenna Cottage, Beach Road | 468 yd | |
| Cafe Coast | Beach Road, Porth | 468 yd | |
| One Twenty Nine | Lusty Glaze Beach Complex, Lusty Glaze Road | 580 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Godolphin Arms | Godolphin Arms Hotel, 86 - 88 Henver Road | 193 yd | |
| Mermaid Inn | Alexandra Road, Newquay | 829 yd | |
| Farmers Arms | The Farmers Arms, Church Street | 1,089 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pantry | Penhallow Filling Station, Henver Road | 582 yd | |
| Francines | 5 Chesterton Place, Chester Road | 607 yd | |
| Cornwall Waverunner Safaris | Ice Cream Kiosk And Shop, Lusty Glaze Beach Complex | 660 yd | |
| T And C Hot Wok | Hot Wok, 224 Henver Road | 819 yd | |
| Roo's Beach Ltd | Roos Beach, Alexandra Road | 828 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Godolphin Way Pitch HENVER ROAD | grass pitches | 265 yd |
| Newquay Tretherras School TREVENSON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 308 yd |
| Newquay Sports And Community Centre YEOMAN WAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 588 yd |
| Treviglas Community College Bradley Road | grass pitches, indoor tennis centre | 596 yd |
| Sportshub @ Treviglas BRADLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 614 yd |
| St Columb Minor Academy PORTH BEAN ROAD | grass pitches | 744 yd |
| Newquay Indoor Bowls Club YEOMAN WAY | indoor bowls | 813 yd |
| St Columb Minor Recreation Ground Church Street | grass pitches | 978 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 | 84.2% |
| 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 | 15.8% |
| Median download speed | 68.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.