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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

PL253BZ

Retallick Meadows

PL254HJ

Park Way

PL253EA

Boldventure

PL259JP

St Austell Bethel & Holmbush

PL254HG

Slades Road

PL253FE

Cassiterite Close

PL253JY

Aspen Drive

PL253EH

Symons Close

PL259JB

Stennack Road

PL253JN

Bucklers Lane

PL253HF

Daniels Close

PL253DB

Bownder Vean

PL253DR

Boscoppa Road

PL253UF

Morcom Close

PL253AZ

Kingfisher Drive

PL253EE

Avon Close

PL254HW

Slades Road

PL259GG

Stennack Road

PL253JH

Manfield Way

PL253HG

Daniels Lane

PL253XB

Horse Whim Drive

PL253LW

Holmbush Road

PL253DH

Sharaman Close

PL253JB

Whieldon Road

PL253BQ

Cormorant Drive

PL253EU

The Copse

PL253EN

Chapel Field

PL253LX

Porthmeor Road

PL259GH

Stennack Road

PL259DP

Stennack Road

PL253HY

Wedgewood Road

PL253JP

Growan Road

PL253ED

Trenowah Road

PL254HT

Meadway

PL253DS

Boscoppa Road

PL259HA

Stennack Road

PL259FA

Stennack Road

PL253DQ

Menear Road

PL253HA

Bethel Road

PL253DZ

Boldventure Avenue

PL253EW

Glen Dale Close

PL253XD

Wheal Eliza Close

PL253DW

Brockstone Road

PL253UJ

Longpark Way

PL253EG

Carrickowel Crescent

PL253BE

Gannet Drive

PL253UX

Longpark Way

PL259JA

Stennack Road

PL268SH

Stennack Road

PL253AS

Sandy Hill

PL253JJ

Bucklers Lane

PL255YN

Stennack Road

PL253DD

Glen Dale Crescent

PL253DY

Boldventure Close

PL259JQ

St Austell Bethel & Holmbush

PL253YT

Stennack Road

PL253LQ

Holmbush Road

PL253EX

Jubilee Meadow

PL259GZ

Stennack Road

PL253ET

Trecarne Close

PL253BH

Brays Place

PL253JG

Shelley Road

PL253LE

Polmear Road

PL259UG

St Austell Bethel & Holmbush

PL253NG

The Glade

PL253BN

Springfield Close

PL259JU

St Austell Bethel & Holmbush

PL253DU

Beacon Close

PL253DL

Killyvarder Way

PL253PP

Stennack Road

PL253BG

Gannet Drive

PL253LY

Holmbush Arch Road

PL253HU

Lyons Road

PL253GS

Treloar Close

PL253PD

Mayfield Close

PL253HP

Daniels Lane

Data Sources

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