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St Austell Central & Gover

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About

St Austell Central & Gover is a predominantly urban ward centred on the historic market town of St Austell. The area is defined by its commercial core, residential streets, and the significant physical presence of china clay country to the north. Its landscape and history are deeply connected to the industrial extraction of that mineral, which has shaped the local economy and topography.

A notable feature within the ward is the large, tree-filled public park known as the Poltair Park, offering green space amidst the town setting. The area functions as a key retail and service hub for the surrounding region, with a mix of businesses and community facilities. Residential areas comprise a range of housing, from Victorian terraces to more modern developments, accommodating the local population.

Area overview

On average St Austell Central & Gover has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 171 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in St Austell Central & Gover is £41,415 per year. There are 1 schools in St Austell Central & Gover: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). St Austell Central & Gover is home to around 7,095 people, with a population density of about 3,304.3 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
171
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
18%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

St Austell Central & Gover Population
7,095
Population density
3,304.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
97.11(+191%)
Anti-social behaviour
45.67(+206%)
Criminal damage and arson
21.71(+235%)
Shoplifting
20.16(+205%)
Public order
15.5(+137%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,560
92.45%
Other White
254
3.58%
Other
73
1.03%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
35
0.49%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
29
0.41%
Total population: 7,096

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,428
24.06%
No qualifications
1,188
20.01%
Level 3 (A level)
1,021
17.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
964
16.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
744
12.53%
Total 16+ residents: 5,936

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,131
34.24%
Private landlord or letting agency
823
24.92%
Owns with a mortgage
634
19.19%
Other social rented
454
13.75%
Social rents from council
129
3.91%
Total households: 3,303

Property prices in St Austell Central & Gover

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £171,060 in St Austell Central & Gover area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,950 up to £435,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for St Austell Central & Gover 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 Central & Gover over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached17£288,500
Flats26£107,571
Semi-Detached7£270,000
Terraced17£175,000

10 years median price trend in St Austell Central & Gover

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Austell Central & Gover.

All postcodes in St Austell Central & Gover

PL255ND

Gover Road

PL254BB

Market Street

PL255JR

Trevarrick Road

PL255JF

Truro Road

PL255NG

Gover Road

PL254RP

Pensylva

PL259SP

St Austell Central & Gover

PL255BE

Trenance Road

PL254RH

Woodland Close

PL254UH

Belmont Road

PL255HD

Bridge Road

PL255EF

Edgcumbe Green

PL254TL

East Hill

PL255EW

Biddicks Court

PL254SL

Trevear Close

PL259SX

St Austell Central & Gover

PL255JB

Trinity Street

PL254QJ

Alexandra Road

PL255HR

Glenview

PL255JZ

Trevarrick Road

PL255JE

Park Road

PL254SZ

Eastbourne Road

PL255PA

Fore Street

PL255HN

Truro Road

PL255HA

Grenville Court

PL255LY

Trinity Street

PL254RL

Trevithick Road

PL255TY

South Street

PL254TE

Beech Lane

PL254RT

Southbourne Road

PL255NU

Blowing House Close

PL254SX

Eastbourne Road

PL255DJ

River Walk

PL254UA

Belmont Road

PL254AT

Church Street

PL254SY

Eastbourne Road

PL255FD

Trinity Street

PL255ET

West Hill

PL254BH

Trevarthian Road

PL254SJ

Tolcarne Close

PL255DR

Penwinnick Road

PL255EY

West Hill

PL255HH

Truro Road

PL255AL

Trenance Road

PL255FL

Priory Road

PL255NT

Trenance Place

PL254LA

High Cross Street

PL255NE

Gover Road

PL255HQ

Ledrah Gardens

PL255BU

Pentewan Road

PL254SS

Eastbourne Road

PL255FA

Trinity Street

PL255AA

Grants Walk

PL255FJ

Bridge Road

PL254TR

East Hill

PL255AF

Bodmin Road

PL255JG

Truro Road

PL255NF

Gover Road

PL255AB

Priory Road

PL255BL

Court Gardens

PL254UD

Sawles Road

PL255NZ

Grove Road

PL255QE

North Street

PL255LS

Trinity Street

PL254SB

Gewans Meadow

PL255PE

Victoria Place

PL255LJ

St Austell Central & Gover

PL255PH

Duke Street

PL254UJ

Belmont Road

PL255AN

Trenance Road

PL254UQ

Belmont Road

PL254RZ

Trevanion Road

PL255BZ

Trewhiddle Road

PL254QW

Alexandra Road

PL255DZ

Mountstephen Close

PL255NH

Trelake Road

PL254UU

Trelevan Close

PL255HG

Ledrah Road

PL259SH

St Austell Central & Gover

PL255JP

Trevarrick Drive

PL255NL

Clarence Road

PL255EL

Fore Street

PL255EE

Edgcumbe Green

PL255EX

College Green

PL255EZ

Park Road

PL255NW

Tewington Place

PL254DD

Tregarne Terrace

PL254AN

High Cross Street

PL254TW

East Hill

PL254RN

Eastbourne Close

PL255DG

The Oaks

PL254UP

Horsley Rise

PL255EP

Fore Street

PL255JQ

Truro Road

PL255YE

Trinity Street

PL255BQ

Piran Place

PL255DX

Edgcumbe Road

PL255TW

Orchard Grove

PL255AZ

White River Place

PL254RG

Elizabeth Road

Data Sources

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