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Roche & Goss Moor

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About

Roche & Goss Moor is located in mid-Cornwall, near the towns of St Austell and Newquay. The area is known for its extensive moorland, which forms part of the Goss Moor National Nature Reserve. The landscape features wetlands, heathland, and woodland, providing habitats for wildlife such as otters, rare birds, and butterflies. The moor is also a Site of Special Scientific Interest due to its unique ecology.

The area has historical significance, with remnants of old mining and railway lines visible across the moor. The nearby village of Roche is home to Roche Rock, a striking granite outcrop with a medieval chapel. The moor is popular for walking, cycling, and nature observation, with trails like the Camel Trail passing through. The mix of natural and industrial heritage makes it a distinctive part of Cornwall.

Area overview

On average Roche & Goss Moor has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Roche & Goss Moor is £38,300 per year. There are 4 schools in Roche & Goss Moor: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
10.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Roche & Goss Moor Population
7,746
Population density
122.4 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,269
93.89%
Other White
193
2.49%
Other
112
1.45%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
38
0.49%
Irish
33
0.43%
Total population: 7,742

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,182
36.36%
Owns with a mortgage
887
27.28%
Private landlord or letting agency
574
17.66%
Other social rented
331
10.18%
Other forms of private rent
123
3.78%
Total households: 3,251

Property prices in Roche & Goss Moor

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £221,250 in Roche & Goss Moor area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,000 up to £775,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Roche & Goss Moor 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 Roche & Goss Moor over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached27£345,000
Flats2£123,750
Semi-Detached21£220,000
Terraced24£180,000

10 years median price trend in Roche & Goss Moor

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Roche & Goss Moor.

All postcodes in Roche & Goss Moor

PL268HL

Roche & Goss Moor

PL268BL

Hall Road

PL268EU

Roche & Goss Moor

PL268EX

Dukes Court

PL268HT

Downs Close

PL305NT

Roche & Goss Moor

PL305PH

Roche & Goss Moor

PL268BS

Carne Hill

PL268DQ

Gothers Road

PL268DR

The Meadows

PL268LB

Roche & Goss Moor

PL268LL

Roche & Goss Moor

PL268NJ

Roche & Goss Moor

PL268SF

Carne Court

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.