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Mevagissey & St Austell Bay

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

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Mevagissey & St Austell Bay Population

5,164

Population density

325.2 per km²

Crime

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

British

4,906

95.04%

Other White

120

2.32%

Other

1.07%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.31%

Irish

0.27%

Total population: 5,162

Economics

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	49	£502,000	£259,250	£395,000	£645,000	£1,064,000
Flats	15	£255,000	£117,000	£152,475	£307,000	£499,500
Semi-Detached	13	£310,000	£185,000	£250,000	£342,500	£530,000
Terraced	17	£290,000	£134,700	£215,000	£351,000	£424,700

10 years median price trend in Mevagissey & St Austell Bay

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Crime per 1,000 population

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Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

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