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St Austell Central & Gover

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About

St Austell Central & Gover is a ward in the town of St Austell, Cornwall, covering the central area and the nearby Gover Valley. The ward includes the town’s main shopping streets, public spaces like the White River Place, and residential areas. It serves as a hub for local services, with amenities such as the St Austell Library and the town’s railway station. The area has a mix of historic buildings and modern developments, reflecting its growth over time.

The Gover Valley section features quieter residential streets and green spaces, contrasting with the busier town centre. The ward is bordered by the A391 road, providing connections to other parts of Cornwall. St Austell Central & Gover has a mix of housing, from older terraced homes to newer estates, catering to a range of residents. The area plays a key role in the town’s economy and community life.

Area overview

On average St Austell Central & Gover has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 164 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in St Austell Central & Gover is £37,813 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).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
164
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
18.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Demographics

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

Housing

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 £225,000 in St Austell Central & Gover area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,000 up to £500,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached30£334,250
Flats16£102,571
Semi-Detached9£247,500
Terraced19£185,000

10 years price trend in St Austell Central & Gover

All postcodes in St Austell Central & Gover

PL259SS

St Austell Central

PL254SB

Gewans Meadow

PL254SS

Eastbourne Road

PL254UP

Horsley Rise

PL255DX

Edgcumbe Road

PL255DZ

Mountstephen Close

PL255ES

College Green

PL255LJ

St Austell Central

PL255FD

Trinity Street

PL254AY

Cross Lane

PL254RG

Elizabeth Road

PL254SA

Trevanion Road

PL254SH

Margaret Avenue

PL254TT

Carlyon Road

PL255BT

St Austell Central

PL255DP

Penwinnick Road

PL255DW

Penwinnick Road

PL255EN

Fore Street

PL255HA

Moorland Road

PL255HR

Glenview

PL255HW

Hill Park Crescent

PL255JF

Truro Road

PL255NF

Gover Road

PL255NR

Blowing House Lane

PL255NX

Trenance Road

PL255PA

Fore Street

PL259SD

St Austell Central

PL259SW

St Austell Central
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.