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St Austell Central & Gover

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 163 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

163

Deprivation level

9/10

Income level

2/10

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

1.03%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.49%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

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 76 recent sales, the median property price is £191,500 in St Austell Central & Gover area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,000 up to £500,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	28	£300,000	£186,750	£255,000	£406,250	£438,250
Flats	22	£100,071	£60,003	£75,500	£133,500	£170,507
Semi-Detached	9	£247,500	£161,200	£210,000	£385,500	£474,000
Terraced	17	£175,000	£116,000	£155,000	£210,000	£245,500

10 years median price trend in St Austell Central & Gover

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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