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St Austell Central

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About

St Austell Central is a key commercial and transport hub in Cornwall, located inland from the south coast. The area is known for its mix of shops, cafes, and local businesses, serving both residents and visitors. The town centre features a mix of historic and modern buildings, with the high street as its focal point. Public transport links, including the main railway station, make it a convenient base for exploring the region.

The area is close to attractions like the Eden Project and the Cornish coastline. St Austell Brewery, one of Cornwall’s oldest, adds to the local character. The central location provides easy access to nearby towns and countryside, making it practical for both daily life and tourism. The area’s layout reflects its history as a market town, with a functional rather than picturesque feel.

Area overview

On average St Austell Central has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 118 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.4% 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 is £35,800 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).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
118
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
19.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Demographics

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

Housing

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 110 recent sales, the median property price is £228,750 in St Austell Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,950 up to £667,500.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached35£330,000
Flats13£105,000
Semi-Detached28£257,500
Terraced34£188,725

10 years price trend in St Austell Central

All postcodes in St Austell Central

PL254RZ

Trevanion Road

PL254UW

Pennor Drive

PL255BU

Pentewan Road

PL259SR

St Austell Central

PL253LH

Holmbush Road

PL254RD

Carlyon Road

PL255AZ

Chandos Place

PL255BH

East Hill

PL255EX

College Green

PL255NQ

Grosvenor Place

PL254RA

Cromwell Road

PL253LB

Clifden Road

PL254LD

Carlyon Road

PL254NS

Eliot Road

PL254NX

Clifden Road

PL254QD

Clifden Road

PL254QL

Alexandra Road

PL254RE

Nancarrow Court

PL254ST

Eastbourne Road

PL254UE

Sawles Road

PL255EP

Fore Street

PL254FY

Thornpark Road

PL254UL

Boconnoc Road

PL254DP

Thornpark Road

PL254NB

Dobell Road

PL254NW

Bramley Close

PL254TQ

Albert Road

PL254UD

Sawles Road

PL254UJ

Belmont Road

PL255DT

Pondhu Crescent

PL255JL

Trevarrick Road

PL253HF

Daniels Close

PL253BH

St Austell Central

PL253JA

Doulton Road

PL253LN

Holmbush Road

PL253LP

Holmbush Road

PL254GR

The Sidings

PL254JB

Trelawney Road

PL254JW

Lostwood Road

PL254QS

Alexandra Road

PL254SP

Colenso Place

PL255AY

South Street

PL255BJ

South Street

PL255YS

Trinity Street

PL259SQ

St Austell Central

PL255PN

Fore Street

PL254GN

St Austell Central

PL254HB

Eddystone Road

PL254HQ

Slades Road

PL254JH

St Austell Central

PL254LJ

Carlyon Road

PL254NL

Eliot Road

PL254PY

Carnjewey Way

PL254SL

Pensylva

PL254UH

Belmont Road

PL255BW

South Street

PL255FB

Moorland Road

PL259SX

St Austell Central

PL259SY

St Austell Central

PL259SS

St Austell Central

PL253AU

Mitchell Road

PL253HY

Wedgewood Road

PL253LS

Porthmeor Road

PL253PD

Mayfield Close

PL254HN

Park Way

PL254JG

Central Avenue

PL254JS

Lostwood Road

PL254QQ

Morleigh Close

PL254SB

Gewans Meadow

PL254SS

Eastbourne Road

PL254UP

Horsley Rise

PL255ES

College Green

PL255LJ

St Austell Central

PL255FD

Trinity Street

PL253HZ

Worcester Road

PL253LY

Holmbush Arch Road

PL254GQ

Eliot Road

PL254LH

Carlyon Road

PL254RG

Elizabeth Road

PL254SA

Trevanion Road

PL254SH

Margaret Avenue

PL255BT

St Austell Central

PL255DP

Penwinnick Road

PL255DW

Penwinnick Road

PL255EN

Fore Street

PL255HA

Moorland Road

PL255HR

Glenview

PL259SD

St Austell Central

PL259SW

St Austell Central
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.