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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 100 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
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
100
Deprivation level
5/10
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
52.18(+56%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.6(+45%)
Shoplifting
15.29(+131%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.35(+90%)
Other theft
10.58(+88%)
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 85 recent sales, the median property price is £253,000 in St Austell Bethel & Holmbush area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £430,000.

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
Detached37£300,000
Flats3£120,000
Semi-Detached31£240,000
Terraced14£207,000

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

PL253HE

Fairfield Close

PL253HJ

Lyndhurst Avenue

PL253LS

Porthmeor Road

PL253NR

Charlestown Road

PL253JT

Juniper Way

PL253DF

Menear Road

PL253UR

Roslyn Close

PL253HN

Arena Crescent

PL253JL

Bucklers Lane

PL253LL

Holmbush Road

PL254HY

Park Way

PL253BL

Oaktree Close

PL259FW

Stennack Road

PL259JS

St Austell Bethel & Holmbush

PL253LP

Holmbush Road

PL253JU

Bucklers Lane

PL253HZ

Worcester Road

PL253AR

Penhaligon Way

PL259HU

Stennack Road

PL253NA

Penrice Parc

PL259JT

St Austell Bethel & Holmbush

PL253UH

Eton Road

PL253DN

Gerrans Close

PL253EQ

Laura Drive

PL253JD

Whieldon Road

PL253BT

Channel View

PL253BP

Springfield Close

PL253HX

Lyons Road

PL259JD

Stennack Road

PL253DP

Brockstone Road

PL253XA

Barkers Green

PL253JR

Hazelmere Drive

PL253JX

Aspen Drive

PL253SW

Stennack Road

PL253GP

Trenowah Road

PL259JE

St Austell Bethel & Holmbush

PL253EB

Trenowah Road

PL253AW

Treverbyn Gardens

PL253JF

Minton Close

PL253FR

Bucklers Lane

PL253UW

Roslyn Close

PL253AU

Mitchell Road

PL253HW

Daniels Lane

PL253LG

Holmbush Road

PL253AX

Mitchell Road

PL253HL

Courtlands Crescent

PL253JE

Whieldon Road

PL253UP

Franklyn Close

PL253HB

Bethel Road

PL253FD

Sandy Hill

PL253UE

Gwel An Mor

PL253BD

Gannet Drive

PL253ES

Chapel Field

PL253DT

Boscoppa Road

PL253HQ

Manfield Way

PL253BY

Retallick Meadows

PL253LR

Hillside

PL253AY

Chough Crescent

PL253HD

Dennison Avenue

PL253UG

Morcom Close

PL253AT

Sandy Hill

PL253UT

Hawthorn Close

PL253LU

Porthmeor Road

PL253LN

Holmbush Road

PL259JW

St Austell Bethel & Holmbush

PL253BB

Cormorant Drive

PL253LF

Holmbush Road

PL253HT

Daniels Lane

PL259JY

St Austell Bethel & Holmbush

PL259HD

Stennack Road

PL259HR

Stennack Road

PL253LH

Holmbush Road

PL253PE

Penmere Road

PL253BJ

Stennack Road

PL253DE

Menear Road

PL253BX

Retallick Meadows

PL254HS

Eastfield Way

PL253DX

Boldventure Road

PL253JQ

Stennack Road

PL253JW

The Crescent

PL259HH

Stennack Road

PL253XQ

Stennack Road

PL253HS

Daniels Lane

PL253FU

St Austell Bethel & Holmbush

PL254HL

Brookside

PL253BW

Bownder Vean

PL253EF

Trenowah Road

PL253LT

Porthmeor Road

PL254HH

Manor Close

PL254HR

Park Way

PL259JN

St Austell Bethel & Holmbush

PL253GU

Acorn Drive

PL253JA

Doulton Road

PL253DJ

Killyvarder Way

PL253BA

Cormorant Drive

PL253UN

Roslyn Close

PL259HX

Stennack Road

PL253HR

Daniels Lane

PL253FP

Bucklers Lane

PL253FY

Seaways

Data Sources

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