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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 74 recent sales, the median property price is £191,500 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
Flats21£100,141
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

PL254AN

High Cross Street

PL255AB

Priory Road

PL255AF

Bodmin Road

PL255AJ

Trenance Road

PL255EA

Westbourne Drive

PL255HE

Bridge Road

PL254QJ

Alexandra Road

PL255BS

Moorland Road

PL254QN

Alexandra Road

PL255AU

South Street

PL255AX

Bakery Close

PL255BA

Trinity Street

PL255JW

Trevarrick Road

PL255QF

Elm Terrace

PL254FZ

Church Street

PL255FA

Trinity Street

PL255DF

Fir Close

PL255EQ

Lower Woodside

PL255JQ

Truro Road

PL255NE

Gover Road

PL259SH

St Austell Central & Gover

PL255BL

Court Gardens

PL255HH

Truro Road

PL255JP

Trevarrick Drive

PL255NY

Trembear Road

PL254UG

Chisholme Close

PL255HJ

Truro Road

PL255HQ

Ledrah Gardens

PL254UN

Boconnoc Road

PL254TE

Beech Lane

PL255AA

Grants Walk

PL259SE

St Austell Central & Gover

PL255AW

Trenance Road

PL255YY

Old Vicarage Place

PL254QW

Alexandra Road

PL254RL

Trevithick Road

PL254TL

East Hill

PL255HL

Truro Road

PL255BE

Trenance Road

PL255BQ

Piran Place

PL255DH

Chy Pons

PL255LS

Trinity Street

PL255NH

Trelake Road

PL254QZ

Woodland Road

PL254SX

Eastbourne Road

PL255EY

West Hill

PL255JS

Truro Road

PL255NZ

Grove Road

PL254UB

Eastbourne Road

PL255FL

Priory Road

PL255NJ

Clarence Road

PL254RZ

Trevanion Road

PL255JE

Park Road

PL255NP

Grove Road

PL254RN

Eastbourne Close

PL254RQ

Queens Road

PL254UW

Pennor Drive

PL255BU

Pentewan Road

PL259SR

St Austell Central & Gover

PL254GS

St Austell Central & Gover

PL255AE

Bodmin Road

PL255NQ

Grosvenor Place

PL255AZ

White River Place

PL255BH

South Street

PL255ER

Fore Street

PL255EX

College Green

PL254BB

Market Street

PL255EP

Fore Street

PL254QL

Alexandra Road

PL254ST

Eastbourne Road

PL255HG

Ledrah Road

PL255NL

Clarence Road

PL254AB

High Cross Street

PL254UD

Sawles Road

PL254UL

Bosinney Road

PL255DU

Edgcumbe Road

PL255JL

Trevarrick Road

PL254TQ

Jadeana Court

PL254TS

Beech Road

PL254UJ

Belmont Road

PL255AN

Trenance Road

PL255DT

Pondhu Crescent

PL255EZ

Park Road

PL254SP

Colenso Place

PL255QB

Market Hill

PL255YS

Trinity Street

PL254QS

Watering Hill Close

PL255AY

South Street

PL255BJ

South Street

PL255DG

The Oaks

PL259SQ

St Austell Central & Gover

PL254SL

Trevear Close

PL255BW

South Street

PL255JH

St Austell Central & Gover

PL255PN

Fore Street

PL259SX

St Austell Central & Gover

PL255EB

Trevone Crescent

PL255FB

Moorland Road

PL259SY

St Austell Central & Gover

PL254SB

Gewans Meadow

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.