Vyvyan Drive is in Quintrell Downs, Newquay and in Restormel district. TR8 4NF 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 Vyvyan Drive, Quintrell Downs, Newquay, TR8 4NF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TR8 4NG, TR8 4NQ, TR8 4PD, TR8 4LH, TR8 4QF, TR8 4LQ, TR8 4QN, TR8 4LF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TR8 4NF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.4% | 51% | -3.4% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 45.6% | 49% | 3.4% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 26.5% | 30% | 3.5% | 37.9% | -7.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.7% | 47.9% | 0.2% | 44.2% | 3.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 1.5% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 11.8% | -1.4% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 7.9% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 | 46.7% | 44% | -2.7% | 48.4% | -4.4% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 35.2% | 1.7% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 15.9% | 0.2% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.9% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 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 21.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.2% | 22% | -2.2% | 18.2% | 3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 8.9% | -6.0% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 15.1% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 6.8% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 24.3% | 12.0% | 16.9% | 7.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.9% | 21.7% | 1.8% | 33.8% | -12.1% |
| Other | 6.3% | 1.2% | -5.1% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.5% | 97.9% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
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 | 98.4% | 97.7% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 97.7% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.2% | 76.7% | 8.5% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.3% | 13.5% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.6% | 37.2% | 8.4% |
| Christian | 47.7% | 46.2% | 1.5% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vyvyan Drive was 34.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.6% lower than the Newquay Porth & Tretherras average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Vyvyan Drive has the 8th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Newquay Porth & Tretherras and the 639th lowest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 Vyvyan Drive, Newquay, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £276,000 | 2025-04-15 | £287,770 |
| 54 Vyvyan Drive, Newquay, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2025-03-31 | £236,451 |
| 42 Vyvyan Drive, Newquay, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2025-03-03 | £211,296 |
| The Old Cottage Vyvyan Drive, Newquay, Cornwall Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £352,500 | 2025-01-17 | £362,047 |
| 29 Vyvyan Drive, Newquay, Cornwall Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £222,500 | 2024-09-04 | £231,663 |
TR8 4NF area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% 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.
TR8 4NF 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 TR8 4NF 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 | 104 |
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nansledan School William Hosking Road , TR8 4FX | - not rated | 1,174 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Columb Minor Academy Porth Bean Road , St Columb Minor TR7 3JF | 3out of 4 | 2,650 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newquay Primary Academy Trevenson Road , TR7 3BH | - not rated | 3,087 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishops CofE Learning Academy Treninnick Hill , TR7 2SR | 3out of 4 | 3,538 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newquay Junior Academy Edgcumbe Avenue , TR7 2NL | 4out of 4 | 3,933 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 2,811 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newquay Tretherras Trevenson Road , TR7 3BH | 3out of 4 | 3,087 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 Potting Shed | Cafe, Newquay Garden Centre | 430 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two Clomes | Quintrell Downs, Newquay | 137 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Colan Recreation Ground TREWARNE LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 401 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 | 37.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 40.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 141.36 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.