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About

St Austell Central is defined by its practical role as a key commercial hub for the surrounding region. The area centres on Fore Street, a primary shopping thoroughfare lined with national retailers, local businesses, and essential services. Its architecture is a mix of Victorian and more modern buildings, reflecting the town's evolution. The area functions as a busy transport interchange, with the main railway station and bus station situated close together, facilitating constant movement.

A notable local landmark is the distinctively patterned white and brown brickwork of the former Market House, which anchors the public space. The area's layout slopes noticeably, with streets descending towards the railway line. While retail dominates, side streets contain residential terraces, creating a lived-in urban character. The presence of several banks and building societies underscores the district's administrative function for mid-Cornwall.

Area overview

On average St Austell Central has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.3% 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 is £39,513 per year. There are 5 schools in St Austell Central: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). St Austell Central is home to around 10,040 people, with a population density of about 3,604.8 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
91
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
19.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

St Austell Central Population
10,040
Population density
3,604.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
53.09(+61%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.9(+58%)
Shoplifting
16.04(+140%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.96(+53%)
Other theft
8.37(+49%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,386
93.48%
Other White
264
2.63%
Other
94
0.94%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
46
0.46%
Irish
38
0.38%
Total population: 10,041

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,861
22.49%
No qualifications
1,711
20.68%
Level 3 (A level)
1,441
17.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,434
17.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,007
12.17%
Total 16+ residents: 8,274

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,530
33.4%
Owns with a mortgage
938
20.48%
Private landlord or letting agency
937
20.45%
Other social rented
720
15.72%
Social rents from council
238
5.2%
Total households: 4,581

Property prices in St Austell Central

Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in St Austell Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,000 up to £667,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for St Austell Central 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached34£301,250
Flats15£100,141
Semi-Detached29£260,000
Terraced35£192,000

10 years median price trend in St Austell Central

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Austell Central.

All postcodes in St Austell Central

PL255EL

Fore Street

PL255BG

Trinity Street

PL254UH

Belmont Road

PL255DN

Meneage Villas

PL255TY

South Street

PL254PR

Cromwell Road

PL254RY

Trevanion Road

PL255FJ

Bridge Road

PL253BE

Gannet Drive

PL254NF

Tremayne Road

PL254RT

Southbourne Road

PL253HE

Fairfield Close

PL253JF

Minton Close

PL253LQ

Holmbush Road

PL254NU

Clifden Road

PL255JZ

Trevarrick Road

PL254NZ

Clifden Road

PL254RS

Southbourne Road

PL254SW

Highfield Avenue

PL254TW

East Hill

PL253LD

Mount Charles Road

PL253NG

Penrice Parc

PL254DB

Carlyon Road

PL254LP

Polkyth Road

PL254SU

Eastbourne Road

PL255BX

Sawles Road

PL255PW

Fore Street

PL253AT

Sandy Hill

PL254GH

Bosigran Place

PL255HD

Bridge Road

PL255NU

Blowing House Close

PL255PL

Vicarage Hill

PL254PS

Cromwell Road

PL255AT

Blowing House Lane

PL255PE

Victoria Place

PL255PX

Fore Street

PL253BA

Cormorant Drive

PL253HD

Dennison Avenue

PL253HT

Daniels Lane

PL254SN

Highfield Avenue

PL255BN

South Street

PL255BZ

Trewhiddle Road

PL255DS

Penwinnick Road

PL254PZ

Holberton Lane

PL253LW

Holmbush Road

PL254HE

Slades Road

PL254JA

Trelawney Road

PL254PG

Cherry Tree Mews

PL254QT

Trevail Way

PL254RH

Woodland Close

PL255JX

Old Lawn School Lane

PL254SJ

Tolcarne Close

PL254TA

The Crescent

PL255DL

Pondhu Road

PL253LE

Polmear Road

PL254PF

Edyvean Place

PL254RJ

Trevithick Road

PL254UA

Belmont Road

PL254UU

Trelevan Close

PL255DR

Penwinnick Road

PL255PQ

Duke Street

PL253FP

Bucklers Lane

PL253NR

Charlestown Road

PL254PP

Morven Road

PL254RB

Woodland Road

PL254SR

St Austell Central & Gover

PL255JJ

Truro Road

PL253HP

Daniels Lane

PL253JE

Whieldon Road

PL254NJ

Green Apple Lane

PL254NT

Ranelagh Road

PL254PT

Drinnan Court

PL254JT

Robartes Place

PL254QY

Woodland Road

PL255YE

Trinity Street

PL259SG

St Austell Central & Gover

PL253BQ

Cormorant Drive

PL254LW

Polkyth Road

PL254SZ

Eastbourne Road

PL253AY

Chough Crescent

PL255JN

Trevarrick Road

PL255LY

Trinity Street

PL254PD

Rashleigh Place

PL254PE

Lytton Place

PL254QP

Alexandra Road

PL253HA

Bethel Road

PL259SB

St Austell Central & Gover

PL254LL

Carlyon Road

PL254RX

Southbourne Road

PL254UQ

Belmont Road

PL253LF

Holmbush Road

PL254GP

Eliot Gardens

PL254JL

Prince Charles Road

PL254SY

Eastbourne Road

PL254ND

Tremayne Road

PL254QA

Wesley Place

PL255DJ

River Walk

PL254AW

Church Street

PL253BB

Cormorant Drive

PL254RU

Southbourne Road

Data Sources

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