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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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 174 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
174
Deprivation level
9/10
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
102.75(+212%)
Anti-social behaviour
50.18(+232%)
Shoplifting
22.13(+232%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.17(+194%)
Public order
14.94(+127%)
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 75 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 in St Austell Central & Gover area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,000 up to £500,000.

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
Detached26£300,000
Flats22£108,571
Semi-Detached9£270,000
Terraced18£178,500

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

PL255EL

Fore Street

PL255BG

Trinity Street

PL254UH

Belmont Road

PL255NA

St Austell Central & Gover

PL255DN

Meneage Villas

PL255NW

Tewington Place

PL255QA

Market Hill

PL255TY

South Street

PL255NT

Trenance Place

PL255TW

Orchard Grove

PL254DD

Tregarne Terrace

PL255EG

Doublegates

PL255FJ

Bridge Road

PL255NN

Tewington Place

PL254RT

Southbourne Road

PL255EE

Edgcumbe Green

PL255AH

Blowing House Hill

PL255JZ

Trevarrick Road

PL254RS

Southbourne Road

PL254SW

Highfield Avenue

PL254TW

East Hill

PL254SU

Eastbourne Road

PL255BX

Sawles Road

PL255NG

Gover Road

PL255PW

Fore Street

PL255HD

Bridge Road

PL255NU

Blowing House Close

PL255PL

Vicarage Hill

PL255QE

North Street

PL255AD

Coach House Lane

PL255AT

Blowing House Lane

PL255HN

Truro Road

PL255PE

Victoria Place

PL255PX

Fore Street

PL254SN

Highfield Avenue

PL255BN

South Street

PL255BZ

Trewhiddle Road

PL255DS

Penwinnick Road

PL255JR

Trevarrick Road

PL254PG

Cherry Tree Mews

PL254RH

Woodland Close

PL255RA

Gover Road

PL255JX

Old Lawn School Lane

PL254SJ

Tolcarne Close

PL255DL

Pondhu Road

PL254RJ

Trevithick Road

PL254UA

Belmont Road

PL254UU

Trelevan Close

PL255AL

Trenance Road

PL255DR

Penwinnick Road

PL255EW

Biddicks Court

PL255PQ

Duke Street

PL254RB

Woodland Road

PL254SR

St Austell Central & Gover

PL255JJ

Truro Road

PL255EF

Edgcumbe Green

PL254QY

Woodland Road

PL255QD

North Street

PL255YE

Trinity Street

PL259SG

St Austell Central & Gover

PL254SZ

Eastbourne Road

PL255EH

Higher Woodside

PL255AS

Priory Road

PL255JN

Trevarrick Road

PL255LZ

Blowing House Hill

PL255LY

Trinity Street

PL254QP

Alexandra Road

PL255EU

West Hill

PL255DE

Chipponds Drive

PL259SB

St Austell Central & Gover

PL254LA

High Cross Street

PL254UQ

Belmont Road

PL254SY

Eastbourne Road

PL255DJ

River Walk

PL254AW

Church Street

PL254RU

Southbourne Road

PL255JG

Truro Road

PL254BE

Tregarne Terrace

PL255ET

West Hill

PL255GH

Priory Road

PL255NS

Trenance Place

PL254RW

Pensylva

PL255JB

Trinity Street

PL255TN

Watersedge Close

PL254RP

Pensylva

PL255BY

Rocky Park Road

PL255DQ

South Street

PL255JT

Clinton Drive

PL254TR

East Hill

PL255ED

Trevone Crescent

PL255ND

Gover Road

PL254TZ

Albert Road

PL254BH

Trevarthian Road

PL255AR

Sparnon Close

PL255LX

Trinity Street

PL255PH

Duke Street

PL255PY

Fore Street

PL254AT

Church Street

PL254QR

Lynwood Gardens

PL259SP

St Austell Central & Gover

Data Sources

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