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St Austell Bethel & Holmbush

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About

St Austell Bethel & Holmbush ward lies on the northern edge of the town, characterised by residential streets and local retail parks. The area includes the large Holmbush Industrial Estate, a significant employment hub for the region. Housing is primarily modern estates alongside some older terraced homes, serving a mix of families and commuters. The ward is bordered by the A391 road, a major route connecting to the A30, shaping its transport links and commercial activity.

The landscape is gently sloping, with views towards the china clay country to the north. A notable local feature is the presence of several former clay works sites now repurposed for business or nature. Public green space includes the informal paths around the Bethel area. The community is served by local schools and shops centred along Holmbush Road, forming a practical suburban district distinct from the historic town centre.

Area overview

On average St Austell Bethel & Holmbush has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in St Austell Bethel & Holmbush is £46,099 per year. There are 3 schools in St Austell Bethel & Holmbush: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). St Austell Bethel & Holmbush is home to around 6,804 people, with a population density of about 3,441.4 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
93
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
10.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

St Austell Bethel & Holmbush Population
6,804
Population density
3,441.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
53.35(+62%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.93(+52%)
Shoplifting
15.73(+136%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.58(+63%)
Other theft
9.7(+72%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,544
96.16%
Other White
102
1.5%
Other
43
0.63%
White and Asian (mixed)
29
0.43%
Irish
17
0.25%
Total population: 6,805

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,253
22.02%
Level 3 (A level)
1,130
19.86%
No qualifications
1,081
18.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,014
17.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
626
11%
Total 16+ residents: 5,691

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,471
48.02%
Owns with a mortgage
769
25.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
423
13.81%
Other social rented
252
8.23%
Other forms of private rent
78
2.55%
Total households: 3,063

Property prices in St Austell Bethel & Holmbush

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £256,250 in St Austell Bethel & Holmbush area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £475,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for St Austell Bethel & Holmbush 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 St Austell Bethel & Holmbush over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached36£305,000
Flats2£88,000
Semi-Detached31£240,000
Terraced15£209,000

10 years median price trend in St Austell Bethel & Holmbush

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Austell Bethel & Holmbush.

All postcodes in St Austell Bethel & Holmbush

PL253DN

Gerrans Close

PL253UF

Morcom Close

PL253UN

Roslyn Close

PL254HG

Slades Road

PL253JQ

Stennack Road

PL253BX

Retallick Meadows

PL253BE

Gannet Drive

PL253HE

Fairfield Close

PL253JF

Minton Close

PL253LQ

Holmbush Road

PL259HX

Stennack Road

PL259JB

Stennack Road

PL253EG

Carrickowel Crescent

PL253JL

Bucklers Lane

PL253NG

Penrice Parc

PL253UR

Roslyn Close

PL253AT

Sandy Hill

PL259JA

Stennack Road

PL259HD

Stennack Road

PL259JQ

St Austell Bethel & Holmbush

PL253BA

Cormorant Drive

PL253HD

Dennison Avenue

PL253HT

Daniels Lane

PL268SH

Stennack Road

PL253BZ

Retallick Meadows

PL253LW

Holmbush Road

PL253UW

Roslyn Close

PL254HT

Meadway

PL259JW

St Austell Bethel & Holmbush

PL253PP

Stennack Road

PL253XB

Horse Whim Drive

PL254HJ

Park Way

PL253EB

Trenowah Road

PL253LE

Polmear Road

PL259HR

Stennack Road

PL253FP

Bucklers Lane

PL253NR

Charlestown Road

PL253DT

Boscoppa Road

PL253HP

Daniels Lane

PL253JE

Whieldon Road

PL254HH

Manor Close

PL253DS

Boscoppa Road

PL259DP

Stennack Road

PL259HU

Stennack Road

PL253BQ

Cormorant Drive

PL253DH

Sharaman Close

PL253YT

Stennack Road

PL254HR

Park Way

PL253AY

Chough Crescent

PL253FE

Cassiterite Close

PL253HL

Courtlands Crescent

PL253DJ

Killyvarder Way

PL253DU

Beacon Close

PL253DW

Brockstone Road

PL253EH

Symons Close

PL253FY

Seaways

PL253HA

Bethel Road

PL253UP

Franklyn Close

PL253XA

Barkers Green

PL259FA

Stennack Road

PL259JY

St Austell Bethel & Holmbush

PL253EF

Trenowah Road

PL253LF

Holmbush Road

PL253EA

Boldventure

PL253JY

Aspen Drive

PL253BB

Cormorant Drive

PL253EW

Glen Dale Close

PL253GS

Treloar Close

PL253HG

Daniels Lane

PL253HN

Arena Crescent

PL253HX

Lyons Road

PL253JU

Bucklers Lane

PL253HU

Lyons Road

PL254HS

Eastfield Way

PL253AR

Penhaligon Way

PL253AX

Mitchell Road

PL253BT

Channel View

PL253JT

Juniper Way

PL253BJ

Stennack Road

PL253UH

Eton Road

PL253DD

Glen Dale Crescent

PL253XQ

Stennack Road

PL253NA

Penrice Parc

PL259GH

Stennack Road

PL259UG

St Austell Bethel & Holmbush

PL253HR

Daniels Lane

PL259JS

St Austell Bethel & Holmbush

PL259JT

St Austell Bethel & Holmbush

PL253AS

Sandy Hill

PL253EE

Avon Close

PL253BD

Gannet Drive

PL253JG

Shelley Road

PL254HL

Brookside

PL253LU

Porthmeor Road

PL259JU

St Austell Bethel & Holmbush

PL253ES

Chapel Field

PL253JH

Manfield Way

PL253HB

Bethel Road

PL253PE

Penmere Road

PL253UX

Longpark Way

Data Sources

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