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St Austell Central

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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

PL253NR

Charlestown Road

PL253LH

Holmbush Road

PL259SB

St Austell Central & Gover

PL259SR

St Austell Central & Gover

PL255EP

Fore Street

PL254RD

Carlyon Road

PL253HJ

Lyndhurst Avenue

PL254QY

Woodland Road

PL254JG

Central Avenue

PL254UL

Bosinney Road

PL254LW

Polkyth Road

PL254QD

Victoria Road

PL254PG

Cherry Tree Mews

PL254SA

Trevanion Road

PL253LL

Holmbush Road

PL254TZ

Albert Road

PL254QA

Wesley Place

PL254JB

Trelawney Road

PL253HA

Bethel Road

PL253LN

Holmbush Road

PL255AZ

White River Place

PL255BN

South Street

PL255PH

Duke Street

PL254NY

Clifden Road

PL253NA

Penrice Parc

PL254RA

Woodland Road

PL255BS

Moorland Road

PL254NT

Ranelagh Road

PL253HT

Daniels Lane

PL254SP

Colenso Place

PL253HR

Daniels Lane

PL254SB

Gewans Meadow

PL253PE

Penmere Road

PL255PN

Fore Street

PL253LX

Porthmeor Road

PL255HE

Bridge Road

PL254PN

Porthpean Road

PL254NR

Fairbourne Road

PL254RZ

Trevanion Road

PL254RH

Woodland Close

PL254SL

Trevear Close

PL254NL

Eliot Road

PL255NQ

Grosvenor Place

PL254UD

Sawles Road

PL255YS

Trinity Street

PL253AS

Sandy Hill

PL255PL

Vicarage Hill

PL253FP

Bucklers Lane

PL253LS

Porthmeor Road

PL255BJ

South Street

PL259SP

St Austell Central & Gover

PL253HD

Dennison Avenue

PL254SN

Highfield Avenue

PL254UH

Belmont Road

PL253PD

Mayfield Close

PL255BX

Sawles Road

PL254PR

Cromwell Road

PL254SR

St Austell Central & Gover

PL254JJ

Prince Charles Road

PL254HN

Slades Road

PL254SJ

Tolcarne Close

PL255AX

Bakery Close

PL254UU

Trelevan Close

PL254NS

Ranelagh Road

PL255JJ

Truro Road

PL254FU

Carnjewey Way

PL254QZ

Woodland Road

PL255HD

Bridge Road

PL254PS

Cromwell Road

PL254JQ

Robartes Place

PL253LW

Holmbush Road

PL253LB

Mount Charles Road

PL255JN

Trevarrick Road

PL254LN

Carlyon Road

PL255BT

St Austell Central & Gover

PL253AZ

Kingfisher Drive

PL253NG

The Glade

PL253JB

Whieldon Road

PL253AU

Mitchell Road

PL254PL

Porthpean Road

PL254PX

Pellymounter Road

PL254JL

Prince Charles Road

PL254RN

Eastbourne Close

PL255HR

Glenview

PL254QN

Alexandra Road

PL254HD

Slades Road

PL253HP

Daniels Lane

PL253BL

Oaktree Close

PL254QL

Alexandra Road

PL255AU

South Street

PL254PT

Drinnan Court

PL254RP

Pensylva

PL254DF

Sylvan Close

PL254PY

Codling Close

PL254SU

Eastbourne Road

PL254QP

Alexandra Road

PL255HQ

Ledrah Gardens

PL254BN

Cedar Woods

PL253LG

Holmbush Road

PL253BA

Cormorant Drive

Data Sources

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