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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

PL259SD

St Austell Central & Gover

PL255DW

Penwinnick Road

PL255JT

Clinton Drive

PL259SE

St Austell Central & Gover

PL254RQ

Queens Road

PL255NP

Grove Road

PL255HJ

Truro Road

PL254SU

Eastbourne Road

PL255QA

Market Hill

PL254RW

Pensylva

PL255AR

Sparnon Close

PL254AB

High Cross Street

PL255BT

St Austell Central & Gover

PL255NR

Grove Road

PL255EH

Higher Woodside

PL255YS

Trinity Street

PL255DQ

South Street

PL254QS

Watering Hill Close

PL255DN

Meneage Villas

PL255DT

Pondhu Crescent

PL254QR

Lynwood Gardens

PL255EB

Trevone Crescent

PL254RU

Southbourne Road

PL254SH

Margaret Avenue

PL255NA

St Austell Central & Gover

PL255EU

West Hill

PL255DE

Chipponds Drive

PL254UN

Boconnoc Road

PL259SR

St Austell Central & Gover

PL254SP

Colenso Place

PL254TT

Kings Avenue

PL255LX

Trinity Street

PL255AW

Trenance Road

PL255TN

Watersedge Close

PL255AE

Bodmin Road

PL255HW

Hill Park Crescent

PL255EG

Doublegates

PL254RB

Woodland Road

PL255NJ

Clarence Road

PL254UW

Pennor Drive

PL255QB

Market Hill

PL254SA

Trevanion Road

PL254SN

Highfield Avenue

PL254ST

Eastbourne Road

PL255JL

Trevarrick Road

PL255EN

Fore Street

PL254PG

Cherry Tree Mews

PL255BJ

South Street

PL255BN

South Street

PL254QN

Alexandra Road

PL255PQ

Duke Street

PL255BH

South Street

PL255AT

Blowing House Lane

PL255AJ

Trenance Road

PL255DL

Pondhu Road

PL255HL

Truro Road

PL255EQ

Lower Woodside

PL254QP

Alexandra Road

PL255ES

College Green

PL259SW

St Austell Central & Gover

PL254QY

Woodland Road

PL255BS

Moorland Road

PL255DH

Chy Pons

PL259SB

St Austell Central & Gover

PL254QZ

Woodland Road

PL254SR

St Austell Central & Gover

PL255PN

Fore Street

PL255PY

Fore Street

PL259SS

St Austell Central & Gover

PL255EA

Westbourne Drive

PL259SY

St Austell Central & Gover

PL254AW

Church Street

PL255DS

Penwinnick Road

PL255BG

Trinity Street

PL255BY

Rocky Park Road

PL255AH

Blowing House Hill

PL255HE

Bridge Road

PL255AX

Bakery Close

PL255BA

Trinity Street

PL255NN

Tewington Place

PL255DF

Fir Close

PL255RA

Gover Road

PL259SQ

St Austell Central & Gover

PL255PX

Fore Street

PL255JH

St Austell Central & Gover

PL255QD

North Street

PL255AU

South Street

PL255QF

Elm Terrace

PL255JW

Trevarrick Road

PL255BX

Sawles Road

PL255NX

Turnavean Road

PL254RS

Southbourne Road

PL255AD

Coach House Lane

PL255AS

Priory Road

PL254GS

St Austell Central & Gover

PL254BE

Tregarne Terrace

PL254RJ

Trevithick Road

PL255YY

Old Vicarage Place

PL255AY

South Street

PL255BW

South Street

Data Sources

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