Ruskin Court is in St. Columb and in Restormel district. TR9 6TB is located in the St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of St Austell and Newquay. This postcode has been in use since 1993-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ruskin Court, St. Columb, TR9 6TB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TR9 6TD, TR9 6RS, TR9 6SN, TR9 6FE, TR9 6SF, TR9 6GW, TR9 6SB, TR9 6RZ, TR9 6RU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TR9 6TB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 48.3% | 48.5% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 51.7% | 51.5% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around TR9 6TB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37% | 46.9% | 9.9% | 37.9% | 9.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.7% | 36.5% | -9.2% | 44.2% | -7.7% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 12% | 8.5% | -3.5% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 4% | 6.2% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 43.1% | 48.1% | 5.0% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 27.7% | -2.6% | 33.6% | -5.9% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 16% | -1.5% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 7.3% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 19%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33% | 20.9% | -12.1% | 18.2% | 2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 16.7% | 0.4% | 9.6% | 7.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.9% | 18.2% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 6.2% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 16.7% | 6.6% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.4% | 19% | 5.6% | 33.8% | -14.8% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.3% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% 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 | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 95.6% | 95.9% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 14.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94.2% 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 | 97.2% | 94.2% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 4.3% | 3.7% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 94.8% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.7% | 76.7% | -13.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 32.8% | 13.5% | 19.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.2% | 37.2% | 16.0% |
| Christian | 39% | 46.2% | -7.2% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ruskin Court was 98.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.0% higher than the St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ruskin Court has the 6th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn and the 372nd highest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 76.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Ruskin Court, St Columb, Cornwall Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2025-08-27 | £105,454 |
| 10 Ruskin Court, St Columb, Cornwall Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £113,000 | 2024-10-16 | £111,089 |
| 10 Ruskin Court, St Columb, Cornwall Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2017-12-08 | £130,153 |
| 8 Ruskin Court, St Columb, Cornwall Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2015-02-12 | £105,382 |
| 9 Ruskin Court, St Columb, Cornwall Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £71,500 | 2014-08-07 | £96,370 |
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Columb Major Academy Newquay Road , TR9 6RW | 2out of 4 | 378 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Indian Queens Primary School Off Suncrest Estate , Indian Queens TR9 6QZ | 4out of 4 | 4,490 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mawgan-In-Pydar Primary School St Mawgan Village , TR8 4EP | 4out of 4 | 5,043 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pall Newquay | Pall (Newquay) Ltd, St Columb Major Industrial Estate | 422 yd | |
| Jays Takeaway | 2A West Street, St Columb | 747 yd | |
| Wellbeing Cafe | The Columba Centre, St Columb | 1,038 yd | |
| The Happy Fryer | 5 Bank Street, St Columb | 1,057 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Silver Ball | 9 Fair Street, St Columb | 618 yd | |
| Red Lion | 44 Fore Street, St Columb | 917 yd | |
| Ring O Bells Kitchen | 3 Bank Street, St Columb | 1,057 yd | |
| The Coaching Inn | 13 Bank Street, St Columb | 1,057 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westlakes Fish and Chips | Westlake Fish Restaurant, 34 Fore Street | 773 yd | |
| The Butchers Bakehouse | 46 Fore Street, St Columb | 917 yd | |
| Sun House | 52 Fore Street, St Columb | 917 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | The Co-Operative Food, 56 - 58 Fore Street | 943 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness 4 U 5E 5E ST. COLUMB INDUSTRIAL ESTATE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 290 yd |
| St Columb (Major) Recreation Ground West Street | grass pitches | 720 yd |
| The Columba Centre | 955 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 | 74.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.