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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

PL266RJ

Tregoney Hill

PL266DB

Glentowan Road

PL266DF

The Quay

PL266SZ

Vicarage Hill

PL266TW

Prospect Place

PL266UZ

Lower Well Park

PL266TD

Old Road

PL266EA

Manor Farm Road

PL253FW

Charlestown Road

PL253RY

Sea Road

PL266DA

The Square

PL266EJ

Mevagissey & St Austell Bay

PL266UR

Polkirt Hill

PL253GG

Ley Close

PL253PA

West Polmear Court

PL266UT

Myrtle Court

PL266AT

Ridgewood Close

PL266TL

Lavorrick Orchards

PL253FS

Fettling Lane

PL253GQ

Charlestown Road

PL266XD

Portmellon Park

PL253AN

Railway Close

PL253QE

Fairway

PL266UE

River Street

PL266BZ

The Rocks

PL253FT

Fettling Lane

PL253PS

Gloucester Avenue

PL266PP

Chapel Point Lane

PL266ST

Chapel Square

PL266SY

Vicarage Hill

PL266UN

Meadow Street

PL253FX

Sea Road

PL253GJ

Boundary Close

PL253PG

Mevagissey & St Austell Bay

PL253TE

Boscoppa Road

PL266RQ

Tregoney Hill

PL253RT

Cypress Avenue

PL266DH

Pavilion Rise

PL266DD

Pentewan Hill

PL253QD

Crinnis Wood Avenue

PL253RG

Mevagissey & St Austell Bay

PL253TG

Trenowah Road

PL266RH

Tregoney Hill

PL253SP

Wheal Regent Park

PL266QL

Cliff Street

PL266RR

Tregoney Hill

PL266RU

Lamorak Close

PL253AJ

Duck Street

PL253NJ

Charlestown Road

PL253FA

Charlestown Road

PL253NH

Barkhouse Lane

PL253NP

Charlestown Road

PL253SA

Beach Road

PL253TL

Meadowside

PL266AG

Duporth Bay

PL266AS

Porthpean Road

PL266PX

Mitchells Boat Yard

PL266QN

Cliff Street

PL253RZ

Sea Road

PL266AP

Valley Road

PL266RD

Tregoney Hill

PL266UJ

West Wharf

PL253PR

Rashleigh Court

PL253QB

Appletree Lane

PL266AN

Quarry Walk

PL266EB

Rashleigh Road

PL266QJ

Cliff Street

PL253NL

Charlestown Road

PL266PH

Portmellon Road

PL266QR

Mount Street

PL266RZ

Valley Road

PL266TZ

Summerfield Close

PL253NB

Chandlers Walk

PL253QF

Fairway

PL266DR

Woodland View

PL266DY

School Hill

PL253HH

Kent Avenue

PL253RH

Boscundle Cottages

PL253SN

Chatsworth Way

PL253SQ

Sea Road

PL266BS

Garden Walk

PL253NS

Church Road

PL266EE

Mevagissey & St Austell Bay

PL253BU

Waterwheel Close

PL253TQ

Count House

PL266QH

Cliff Street

PL266TA

Crosspark Terrace

PL253GB

Cuddra Road

PL253ND

Church Lane

PL253TJ

Meadowside

PL266PW

Chapel Point Lane

PL266TF

Pentillie

PL266DT

Higher Lavorrick

PL266DW

Rashleigh Road

PL253GF

Gwartha Close

PL266QW

Cliff Street

PL266UF

Elm Terrace

PL266BH

Mevagissey & St Austell Bay

PL266BX

West End

PL266TP

Kiln Close

Data Sources

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