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Mevagissey & St Austell Bay

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About

Mevagissey & St Austell Bay ward encompasses a section of Cornwall's south coast centred on the historic fishing port of Mevagissey. The area includes the harbour and its surrounding steep valleys, along with stretches of coastline facing the bay. Inland, the ward contains parts of the town of St Austell and extends into rural settlements on the edges of the clay country.

The landscape is shaped by both traditional industries and natural features. Mevagissey's working harbour remains active with fishing boats, while the coastline features several small coves. A notable local feature is the Lost Gardens of Heligan, a restored Victorian garden estate located within the parish. The ward's hinterland includes areas marked by the historical legacy of china clay extraction.

Area overview

On average Mevagissey & St Austell Bay has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Mevagissey & St Austell Bay is £47,458 per year. There are 2 schools in Mevagissey & St Austell Bay: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Mevagissey & St Austell Bay is home to around 5,164 people, with a population density of about 325.2 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Mevagissey & St Austell Bay Population
5,164
Population density
325.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.6(+28%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.46(-30%)
Other theft
6.58(+17%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.58(+1%)
Public order
5.03(-23%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,906
95.04%
Other White
120
2.32%
Other
55
1.07%
White and Asian (mixed)
16
0.31%
Irish
14
0.27%
Total population: 5,162

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,545
34.24%
Level 3 (A level)
733
16.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
680
15.07%
No qualifications
660
14.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
430
9.53%
Total 16+ residents: 4,512

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,300
52.97%
Owns with a mortgage
533
21.72%
Private landlord or letting agency
367
14.96%
Other social rented
115
4.69%
Other forms of private rent
77
3.14%
Total households: 2,454

Property prices in Mevagissey & St Austell Bay

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £387,500 in Mevagissey & St Austell Bay area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,500 up to £1,600,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Mevagissey & St Austell Bay in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Mevagissey & St Austell Bay over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached49£502,000
Flats15£255,000
Semi-Detached13£310,000
Terraced17£290,000

10 years median price trend in Mevagissey & St Austell Bay

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mevagissey & St Austell Bay.

All postcodes in Mevagissey & St Austell Bay

PL266AE

Duporth Bay

PL266UE

River Street

PL266UU

Polkirt Hill

PL266EJ

Mevagissey & St Austell Bay

PL266SY

Vicarage Hill

PL253RN

Boscundle Close

PL266DP

Pavilion Walk

PL266PP

Chapel Point Lane

PL266UA

Olivers Quay

PL266BH

Mevagissey & St Austell Bay

PL253QD

Crinnis Wood Avenue

PL266RL

Tregoney Hill

PL253QF

Fairway

PL253TE

Boscoppa Road

PL253SP

Wheal Regent Park

PL266RU

Lamorak Close

PL266AQ

Duporth Bay

PL253PS

Gloucester Avenue

PL266QW

Cliff Street

PL253SE

Crinnis Close

PL266RH

Tregoney Hill

PL266TW

Prospect Place

PL266TA

Crosspark Terrace

PL266TQ

School Hill

PL253PH

Beach Road

PL253RL

Boscundle Close

PL266UX

Polkirt Hill

PL266BA

Orchard Way

PL266BU

West End

PL253NT

Duporth Road

PL253RJ

Boscundle Cottages

PL253TN

Linhay Close

PL266RY

Ava

PL266AL

The Drive

PL266TT

Polkirt Heights

PL266EA

Manor Farm Road

PL266XB

Wesley Court

PL266QP

Coast Guard Station Mall

PL266RJ

Tregoney Hill

PL266TH

School Hill

PL266UG

River Terrace

PL266RX

Trevarth

PL266AF

Duporth Bay

PL266RR

Tregoney Hill

PL266SS

Chapel Street

PL253GB

Cuddra Road

PL253FW

Charlestown Road

PL266BP

Quarry Walk

PL253RQ

Holmbush Road

PL253AJ

Duck Street

PL253BS

Foundry Drive

PL253GL

Cooperage Court

PL266DR

Woodland View

PL253NH

Barkhouse Lane

PL253NS

Church Road

PL253NP

Charlestown Road

PL253PT

Gloucester Avenue

PL266SB

Valley Road

PL266TG

School Hill

PL253NB

Chandlers Walk

PL266EB

Rashleigh Road

PL266UQ

Fore Street

PL266PW

Chapel Point Lane

PL266RG

Tregoney Hill

PL266BS

Garden Walk

PL253GD

Trenowah Road

PL253TH

Follet Close

PL266BY

Higher West End

PL266UR

Polkirt Hill

PL266PL

Mevagissey & St Austell Bay

PL253PL

Beach Road

PL253AP

Charlestown Road

PL253PG

Mevagissey & St Austell Bay

PL266SU

Prospect Terrace

PL253PN

Edinburgh Close

PL253NJ

Charlestown Road

PL266QS

Battery Terrace

PL266SZ

Vicarage Hill

PL253RT

Cypress Avenue

PL266RN

Tregoney Court

PL266QX

Pentillie

PL266DB

Glentowan Road

PL266RQ

Tregoney Hill

PL253GQ

Chapel Mews

PL266BT

Mevagissey & St Austell Bay

PL266TD

Old Road

PL266RT

Leatfield

PL266BL

Hollow Crescent

PL253GG

Ley Close

PL266PF

Penwarne Lane

PL253PQ

Beach Road

PL253PB

Crinnis Road

PL253RZ

Sea Road

PL266RW

Valley Park

PL266BQ

Mevagissey & St Austell Bay

PL253QA

Windsor Drive

PL253AL

Foundry Drive

PL266SX

Church Lane

PL266BJ

Pentewan Hill

PL266PG

Portmellon Park

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.