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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 71 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
71
Deprivation level
4/10
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
44.15(+34%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.81(-22%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.78(+4%)
Other theft
6.58(+17%)
Public order
4.26(-35%)
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 97 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 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
Detached55£550,000
Flats11£270,000
Semi-Detached13£310,000
Terraced18£297,500

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

PL253SB

Beach Road

PL253PJ

Beach Road

PL253TN

Linhay Close

PL266BD

Manor Farm Road

PL266BN

Bay View Road

PL266UL

Meadow Street

PL266SA

Valley Road

PL253NT

Duporth Road

PL253NZ

Charlestown Road

PL266DS

Shipbuilder Close

PL266SB

Valley Road

PL266TE

Beach Road

PL266TH

School Hill

PL266UX

Polkirt Hill

PL253GE

Kober Way

PL253RN

Boscundle Close

PL266PN

Portmellon Park

PL266SU

Prospect Terrace

PL253GA

Cuddra Road

PL253PN

Edinburgh Close

PL266AF

Duporth Bay

PL266AQ

Duporth Bay

PL266AU

Porthpean Beach Road

PL266PG

Portmellon Park

PL266RP

Tregoney Hill

PL266RW

Valley Park

PL266BW

Rope Walk

PL266PL

Mevagissey & St Austell Bay

PL266UA

Olivers Quay

PL253TD

Menear Road

PL266QT

The Cliff

PL266UY

Polkirt

PL253SJ

Sea Road

PL266BL

Hollow Crescent

PL266PJ

Mevagissey & St Austell Bay

PL266QD

Summerfield Close

PL266QP

Coast Guard Station Mall

PL266RN

Tregoney Court

PL253SF

Sea Road

PL266RG

Tregoney Hill

PL253GH

Hollow Burrow View

PL266RA

Bank Street

PL266TG

School Hill

PL266QU

The Quay

PL253QA

Windsor Drive

PL253RQ

Holmbush Road

PL266AW

Pagoda Drive

PL266BQ

Mevagissey & St Austell Bay

PL266BU

West End

PL266QX

Pentillie

PL266QZ

Bank Terrace

PL266RL

Tregoney Hill

PL266RX

Trevarth

PL253RE

Cypress Avenue

PL266EH

Old Road

PL266QY

Pentillie Way

PL266UD

Market Square

PL253PL

Beach Road

PL253SH

Sea Road

PL266PS

Bodrugan Hill

PL266RT

Leatfield

PL266TT

Polkirt Heights

PL266UP

Middle Wharf

PL266RS

Valley Park Lane

PL253QG

Haddon Way

PL266AE

Duporth Bay

PL266AX

Porthpean Beach Road

PL266UU

Polkirt Hill

PL266BT

Mevagissey & St Austell Bay

PL266SR

Church Street

PL266SX

Church Lane

PL266BP

Quarry Walk

PL266BY

Higher West End

PL266QS

Battery Terrace

PL253NN

Charlestown Road

PL253PH

Beach Road

PL266PF

Penwarne Lane

PL253AL

Foundry Drive

PL266SP

Church Street

PL266XB

Wesley Court

PL253RJ

Boscundle Cottages

PL253FF

Castings Drive

PL266DE

The Terrace

PL266RY

Ava

PL266UB

St Georges Square

PL266UQ

Fore Street

PL266XA

Higher Well Park

PL253SE

Crinnis Close

PL266AL

The Drive

PL253NQ

Galleon Court

PL253SD

Crinnis Close

PL266DX

Roberts Close

PL253PT

Gloucester Avenue

PL253RD

Sea Road

PL266TB

Higher Lavorrick

PL266TJ

School Hill

PL253GL

Cooperage Court

PL253NU

Duporth Road

PL253RF

Par Moor Road

PL266DG

North Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.