Canton Gorran Haven, Cornwall
47 addresses across 5 postcodes (PL26), about 320 m long, classed as a minor road. USRN 31400741.
- Energy: 17 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, D: 4, E: 6, F: 5, G: 1).
- Flood: 21 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Cornwall costs £2,591 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 16% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is St Austell, about 11.1 km (6.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 2.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 4 to 22 m above sea level.
- Noise: 14 of its 47 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Mevagissey Surgery, about 3.4 km (2.1 miles) away.
- People: About 460 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 68% of households owned their home and 38% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 10 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
17 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 81 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (4); House, detached (4); Bungalow, detached (3). Built: before 1900 (5); 1976-1982 (4); 1930-1949 (4). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (10); rented (private) (1).
Council tax
What each band costs in Cornwall in 2026-27: Band D £2,591 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,727 | £2,015 | £2,303 | £2,591 | £3,167 | £3,742 | £4,318 | £5,182 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (29% of about 750 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, GORRAN HAVEN. Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 14.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- BEACH COTTAGE AND WALL ATTACHED TO REAR, grade II
- BIG CELLARS, grade II
- KIWI COTTAGE, grade II
- LIME KILN, grade II
- MELITA, grade II
- ROSEDALE, grade II
- ROSELAND COTTAGE, grade II
- SMUGGLERS HOUSE HOTEL, grade II
- THE CELLAR, grade II
- THE MERMAID CAFE AND ADJOINING HOUSE TO NORTH, grade II
- THE OLD CUSTOMS HOUSE WITH ATTACHED REAR GARDEN WALL, grade II
- THE WATCH HOUSE, grade II
- VERONICA COTTAGE, grade II
- WARD COTTAGE, grade II
Roadworks
Planned, as of 30 September 2026
- 20 November 2026: BT, Utility asset works, road closure, on the verge (major (paa) works)
- 20 November 2026: BT, Utility asset works, road closure, on the verge (major works)
- 23 November 2026 to 25 November 2026: SOUTH WEST WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway (major (paa) works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 19 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 18 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 53 homes the Environment Agency counts, 8 are in areas at high risk, 1 medium, 4 low and 1 very low.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| PL26 6JG | not in 2 or 3 | 6 / 0 / 5 | unlikely |
| PL26 6JN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| PL26 6JP | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 2 / 2 | unlikely |
| PL26 6HN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| PL26 6JH | not in 2 or 3 | 11 / 0 / 7 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 47 addresses are between 4 m and 22 m above sea level (14 m on average); the ground rises about 19 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PL26 6HN | 74% | 16% | 16% | 0% |
| PL26 6JG | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| PL26 6JH | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| PL26 6JN | 92% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| PL26 6JP | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | St Austell 526,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.1 km (6.9 miles) |
| Par 223,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 14.3 km (8.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Car Park Gorran Haven | 50 m |
| Ferry terminal | Mevagissey Ferry Landing | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cornwall Airport Newquay NQY | 26.6 km (17 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 164 km (102 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Mevagissey Surgery | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Boots | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) |
| Hospital | St. Austell Community Hospital | 9.8 km (6.1 miles) |
| Police station | Saint Austell Police Station | 11.1 km (6.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | ATM | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,370 m² | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 8,270 m² | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,620 m² | 200 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Cliff Cottage Step Cottage, a listed building (Grade II*), 250 m east. 26 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Cliff Cottage Step Cottage | Listed building, Grade II* | 250 m east |
| Church of St Just | Listed building, Grade II* | 250 m north-east |
| Bowl barrow 875m SSE of Bodrugan Barton | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Gorran Haven Beach | Beach | 330 m east |
| Little Perhaver Beach | Beach | 400 m (0.2 miles) north-east |
| Galowras Wood | Wood | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) north-west |
| Lizard Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-west |
| Castle Hill | Hill | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) north-west |
| The Battery | Wetland | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 2.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 14 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 33 | 47 |
14 of the street's 47 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Cornwall: see them on the Cornwall page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorran School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Llawnroc PL26 6NU | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 180 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Gorran Haven Memorial Village Hall PL26 6JP | Other catering premises | 190 m | 5 Very good | 2 Oct 2025 |
| The Mermaid Cafe PL26 6JH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 22 Sep 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Lamledra Hill (3); On or near Rattle Street (2); On or near Church Street (2); On or near Cooks Level (1); On or near Trewollock Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 37% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 68% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 48% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 10% | 17% |
| Private rented | 20% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 49% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 38% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 39% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 53% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 22% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 29% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 38% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- PL26 6JG: 41 addresses of 43 in the postcode
- PL26 6JN: 2 addresses of 17 in the postcode
- PL26 6JP: 2 addresses of 31 in the postcode
- PL26 6HN: 1 address of 55 in the postcode
- PL26 6JH: 1 address of 32 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Quilver Close · Rice Lane · Lamledra Hill · Foxhole Lane · Trewollock Close · Rattle Street · Bell Hill · Coastguard Cottages · Chute Lane · Wills Moor · Church Street · Cliff Close
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.