Area Information for The Drive, Duporth, St. Austell, PL26 6AL

The Drive in Duporth is in the South West region of England. The postcode is within the Mevagissey & St Austell Bay ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of St Austell and Newquay. This page combines information for the address The Drive, Duporth, St. Austell, PL26 6AL, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of PL26 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for PL26 6AL.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Cornwall
Ward Mevagissey & St Austell Bay
Constituency St Austell and Newquay * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region South West
Country England

Housing Summary

There has been a total of 12 property sales in The Drive, PL26 6AL since the beginning of 1995.

You can view those sale prices and dates, as well as details of the types of housing and level of occupancy in this area on the Housing tab, simply click here

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is detached houses, with the most common tenure being outright ownership. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (St Austell Town), and the Devon & Cornwall Police force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed near The Drive, Duporth, St. Austell, PL26 6AL.

Nearby Services

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Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about The Drive, Duporth, St. Austell, PL26 6AL is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of The Drive, Duporth, St. Austell, PL26 6AL:

Bay View Road, Duporth, St. Austell, PL26 6BN
Quarry Walk, Duporth, St. Austell, PL26 6BP
Middle Walk, Duporth, St. Austell, PL26 6BB
Porthpean Road, St. Austell, PL26 6AS
Duporth, St. Austell, PL26 6AN
Orchard Way, Duporth, St. Austell, PL26 6BA

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about PL26 as a whole.

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House Prices

We have found 12 property sales in The Drive since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This

The area containing The Drive, Duporth, St. Austell consists predominantly of detached housing, a strong indicator of affluence. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 156
Semi-Detached 40
Terraced 41
Flat (Purpose-Built) 9
Flat (Converted) 0
Total 246
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area consists predominantly of housing where the property is owned outright - higher than the national average of almost 33%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 127
Owned with Mortgage 60
Shared Ownership 18
Rented: From Council 0
Rented: Other Social 23
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 15
Rented: Other 2
Rent Free 0
Total 245

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 56
Two People 112
Three People 44
Four People 27
Five People 4
Six People 3
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 246

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing The Drive, Duporth, St. Austell consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 56
Family Household 182
Other Household 13
Total 251

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 142
Deprived In One Dimension 79
Deprived In Two Dimensions 22
Deprived In Three Dimensions 2
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 245

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in St Austell and Newquay constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 48% male.

Gender
Male 265
Female 290
Total 555

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 20
5-9 30
10-14 31
15-19 22
20-24 17
25-29 20
30-34 22
35-39 25
40-44 33
45-49 31
50-54 47
55-59 49
60-64 33
65-69 46
70-74 39
75-79 40
80-84 22
85+ 22
Total 549

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode PL26 6AL does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 115
Married 283
Separated 6
Divorced 40
Widowed 24
Total 468

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 277
Good 195
Fair 52
Bad 16
Very Bad 16
Total 556

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 202
Apprenticeship 20
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 72
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 71
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 40
No GCSEs or Equivalent 48
Other 14
Total 467

Ethnic Group Embed This

This address (The Drive, Duporth, St. Austell) can be considered less ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 97% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 537
Mixed Ethnicity 9
Indian 1
Other Asian 1
Black Caribbean 2
Other Black/African/Caribbean 1
Other 4
Total 555

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 528
European Union 16
Rest of Europe 2
Africa 1
Middle East and Asia 2
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 6
Total 555

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 528
10+ Years 18
5-10 Years 3
2-5 Years 5
Less Than 2 Years 1
Total 555

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to PL26 6AL.

Passport(s) Held
None 93
United Kingdom 446
European Union 11
Rest of Europe 0
Middle East or Asia 2
North America or Caribbean 3

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 246
Christian 281
Buddhist 0
Hindu 0
Jewish 0
Muslim 0
Sikh 0
Other Religion 4
Not Stated 24
Total 555

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Mevagissey & St Austell Bay ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of retired residents - 37% of the resident population. On average, around 21.7% of census respondents were retired. This represents a significant increase since the 2011 census, where 13.8% were retired. This may be partly explained by the number of people aged 65 years and over increasing in the UK, and partially by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the workforce in the time leading up to the census.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 125
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 55
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 37
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 6
Unemployed 7
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 16
Retired 174
Looking After Home or Family 24
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 14
Other 10
Total 468

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 44
Professional Occupations 58
Associate Professional Occupations 23
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 28
Skilled Trades Occupations 18
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 18
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 17
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 8
Elementary Occupations 13
Total 227

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 98
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 123
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 62
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 49
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 15
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 52
Semi-Routine Occupation 35
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 17
Full-time Student 16
Total 467

The Drive, Duporth, St. Austell, PL26 6AL is within the St Austell Town policing neighbourhood, under the Devon & Cornwall Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near The Drive
Neighbourhood Team Address St Austell Town
Devon & Cornwall Police
Police Station
1 Palace Road
St. Austell
PL25 4AL
Force Website: http://www.devon-cornwall.police.uk

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to Duporth. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for PL26 6AL.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 8 closest railway stations to The Drive, Duporth, St. Austell, PL26 6AL. The nearest railway station is St Austell, approximately 1.1 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
St Austell 1.1 miles
Par 3.4 miles
Luxulyan 4.3 miles
Bugle 5 miles
Roche 6.7 miles
Lostwithiel 7.1 miles
St Columb Road 9 miles
Bodmin Parkway 9.3 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to The Drive, Duporth, St. Austell, PL26 6AL. The nearest is Mount Charles School, approximately 0.6 miles away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 6 closest secondary schools to The Drive, Duporth, St. Austell, PL26 6AL. The nearest is Penrice Academy, approximately 0.6 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Penrice Academy 0.6 miles March 2014
    
Restormel Academy 0.9 miles January 2013
    
Poltair School 1.3 miles February 2024
    
Brannel School 5.4 miles April 2022
    
Fowey River Academy 5.5 miles February 2023
    
The Roseland Academy 7.2 miles September 2017
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to The Drive, Duporth, St. Austell, PL26 6AL. The nearest is St Austell Healthcare - Carlyon Road Health Hub, approximately 0.9 miles away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 5 closest dentists to The Drive, Duporth, St. Austell, PL26 6AL. The nearest is St Austell Dental Centre (Whitecross), approximately 1 mile away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 3 closest hospitals to The Drive, Duporth, St. Austell, PL26 6AL. The nearest is Mount Edgcumbe Hospice, approximately 230 yards away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 7 closest opticians to The Drive, Duporth, St. Austell, PL26 6AL. The nearest is Asda Stores Ltd, approximately half a mile away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in PL26 6AL

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Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? NoAvailability changes frequently, check major suppliers for changes.
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? NoAvailability changes frequently, check major suppliers for changes.
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 30Mbps+

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Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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