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St Austell Central & Gover

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

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

St Austell Central & Gover Population

7,095

Population density

3,304.3 per km²

Crime

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

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

Economics

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

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)

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	26	£300,000	£186,250	£228,750	£388,375	£438,750
Flats	22	£108,571	£60,303	£80,000	£135,750	£174,803
Semi-Detached	9	£270,000	£134,200	£210,000	£385,500	£474,000
Terraced	18	£178,500	£117,000	£156,250	£210,000	£241,625

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: 16/01/2026.

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

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Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in St Austell Central & Gover

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