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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 95 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
95
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
53.88(+61%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.42(+37%)
Shoplifting
14.64(+121%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.85(+83%)
Other theft
8.86(+57%)
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 108 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in St Austell Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,950 up to £500,000.

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
Flats19£100,000
Terraced35£189,950
Detached30£294,250
Semi-Detached24£260,000

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

PL259SD

St Austell Central & Gover

PL254UW

Pennor Drive

PL254UA

Belmont Road

PL255BQ

Piran Place

PL254RJ

Trevithick Road

PL254GR

The Sidings

PL254GP

Eliot Gardens

PL254RF

Borlase Crescent

PL254NE

Tremayne Road

PL255YE

Trinity Street

PL254HE

Slades Road

PL253AY

Chough Crescent

PL253NE

Wood Parc

PL254PD

Rashleigh Place

PL255FA

Trinity Street

PL255HA

Grenville Court

PL255ND

Gover Road

PL255JG

Truro Road

PL254TA

The Crescent

PL253LZ

Keryor Close

PL253HB

Bethel Road

PL253LD

Mount Charles Road

PL254QU

Chapmans Way

PL254QJ

Alexandra Road

PL254PU

Duchy Close

PL254RQ

Queens Road

PL255DJ

River Walk

PL259SE

St Austell Central & Gover

PL254SS

Eastbourne Road

PL254RU

Southbourne Road

PL254ST

Eastbourne Road

PL255EX

College Green

PL254HB

Slades Road

PL254RL

Trevithick Road

PL255BU

Pentewan Road

PL254PJ

Porthpean Road

PL254TB

The Green

PL254PA

Clifden Road

PL254RE

Nancarrow Court

PL255FB

Moorland Road

PL255NZ

Grove Road

PL255PE

Victoria Place

PL253NP

Charlestown Road

PL259SG

St Austell Central & Gover

PL254UJ

Belmont Road

PL255ES

College Green

PL255FD

Trinity Street

PL253BH

Brays Place

PL255PW

Fore Street

PL254EG

Carlyon Road

PL254NP

Orchard Close

PL255DS

Penwinnick Road

PL255LX

Trinity Street

PL254ND

Tremayne Road

PL255AT

Blowing House Lane

PL254QR

Lynwood Gardens

PL254DB

Carlyon Road

PL255LJ

St Austell Central & Gover

PL253LF

Holmbush Road

PL254SH

Margaret Avenue

PL254LJ

Carlyon Road

PL255DF

Fir Close

PL253JF

Minton Close

PL254PZ

Holberton Lane

PL253HY

Wedgewood Road

PL254TJ

The Sidings

PL255BY

Rocky Park Road

PL254UE

Sawles Road

PL254LH

Carlyon Road

PL254NN

Eliot Road

PL254RY

Trevanion Road

PL254RW

Pensylva

PL254NJ

Green Apple Lane

PL254SY

Eastbourne Road

PL254PE

Lytton Place

PL255JX

Old Lawn School Lane

PL255DL

Pondhu Road

PL255JP

Trevarrick Drive

PL253LY

Holmbush Arch Road

PL253LU

Porthmeor Road

PL259SW

St Austell Central & Gover

PL254JN

Lostwood Road

PL254LP

Polkyth Road

PL253BQ

Cormorant Drive

PL254TL

East Hill

PL254SX

Eastbourne Road

PL254GQ

Eliot Gardens

PL255FJ

Bridge Road

PL255DQ

South Street

PL255NE

Gover Road

PL255BH

South Street

PL254UP

Horsley Rise

PL254RB

Woodland Road

PL253LQ

Holmbush Road

PL259SQ

St Austell Central & Gover

PL254LD

Carlyon Road

PL255JL

Trevarrick Road

PL255DW

Penwinnick Road

PL255BL

Court Gardens

PL253JG

Shelley Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.