Rialton Barton is in Newquay and in Restormel district. TR8 4JP is located in the St Columb Minor & Colan 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 Rialton Barton, Newquay, TR8 4JP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TR8 4JP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.5% | 49.7% | 5.2% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 55.5% | 50.3% | -5.2% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 | 34.5% | 32.5% | -2.0% | 37.9% | -5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.5% | 47.2% | -4.3% | 44.2% | 3.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 11.7% | 3.3% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 4.8% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 56.9% | 48.4% | -8.5% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 30% | 36.8% | 6.8% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 10.9% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 | 15.9% | 12.2% | -3.7% | 18.2% | -6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 8.4% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.4% | 17.8% | -3.6% | 13.4% | 4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 6.6% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 24.9% | 11.0% | 16.9% | 8.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.9% | 27.9% | 2.0% | 33.8% | -5.9% |
| Other | 7.8% | 2.3% | -5.5% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.9% | 98.7% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
In this area, 96.4% 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 | 93.7% | 96.4% | 2.7% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 0.8% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.2% | 96.4% | 3.2% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.5% | 76.7% | 9.8% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.4% | 13.5% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.3% | 37.2% | 9.1% |
| Christian | 47.6% | 46.2% | 1.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rialton Barton was 28.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.6% lower than the Newquay Porth & Tretherras average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rialton Barton has the 6th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Newquay Porth & Tretherras and the 508th lowest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rialton Mill Rialton Barton, Newquay, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £999,000 | 2024-03-25 | £1,007,377 |
| Rialton Barn Rialton Barton, Newquay, Cornwall Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2023-08-21 | £598,180 |
| Rialton Barton Farm Rialton Barton, Newquay, Cornwall Other, an established residential building | £955,000 | 2018-06-04 | £1,135,742 |
| Rialton Barn Rialton Barton, Newquay, Cornwall Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £378,000 | 2007-07-04 | £559,622 |
| Rialton Mill Rialton Barton, Newquay, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2006-07-28 | £827,095 |
TR8 4JP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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.
TR8 4JP 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 130 |
| Retired | 79 |
| Self-Employed | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 60 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nansledan School William Hosking Road , TR8 4FX | - not rated | 789 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Columb Minor Academy Porth Bean Road , St Columb Minor TR7 3JF | 3out of 4 | 1,378 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newquay Primary Academy Trevenson Road , TR7 3BH | - not rated | 2,194 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newquay Junior Academy Edgcumbe Avenue , TR7 2NL | 4out of 4 | 3,362 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishops CofE Learning Academy Treninnick Hill , TR7 2SR | 3out of 4 | 3,400 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treviglas Academy Bradley Road , TR7 3JA | 1out of 4 | 1,522 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newquay Tretherras Trevenson Road , TR7 3BH | 3out of 4 | 2,195 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Little Cornish Pantry | 1 Chi Morvargh, Kresennik Pennfenten | 981 yd | |
| Sandymouth Holiday Park | Sandymouth Bay Holiday Park, Kilkhampton | 1,070 yd | |
| Newquay Holiday Parks | Newquay Holiday Parks Ltd, Newquay | 1,070 yd | |
| The Dancing Taipan | The Platt, Wadebridge | 1,070 yd | |
| Crooklets Beach Cafe | Crooklets, Flexbury | 1,070 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seasons Holidays Plc | Burn Park Country Club, Stratton | 1,070 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 120 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 201 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 25 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 32.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.