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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

PL254AT

Church Street

PL254QT

Trevail Way

PL255EN

Fore Street

PL255LY

Trinity Street

PL255TY

South Street

PL259SH

St Austell Central & Gover

PL253LP

Holmbush Road

PL254UG

Chisholme Close

PL254NF

Tremayne Road

PL255BA

Trinity Street

PL254JT

Robartes Place

PL254RT

Southbourne Road

PL255EY

West Hill

PL254UN

Boconnoc Road

PL254TW

East Hill

PL253GU

Acorn Drive

PL254QW

Alexandra Road

PL254JW

Lostwood Road

PL254RG

Elizabeth Road

PL255EL

Fore Street

PL254PF

Edyvean Place

PL254TQ

Jadeana Court

PL254TR

East Hill

PL254RX

Southbourne Road

PL254DP

Thornpark Road

PL253LT

Porthmeor Road

PL254HQ

Slades Road

PL254JS

Lostwood Road

PL254PQ

Charles Close

PL254UQ

Belmont Road

PL254QF

Victoria Road

PL254RS

Southbourne Road

PL255AY

South Street

PL254SZ

Eastbourne Road

PL253BG

Gannet Drive

PL255LS

Trinity Street

PL255DN

Meneage Villas

PL253HZ

Worcester Road

PL253JE

Whieldon Road

PL254QS

Watering Hill Close

PL255DP

Penwinnick Road

PL254JA

Trelawney Road

PL253HF

Daniels Close

PL254PP

Morven Road

PL255PQ

Duke Street

PL254GN

Eliot Gardens

PL255JZ

Trevarrick Road

PL255DT

Pondhu Crescent

PL253LE

Polmear Road

PL254PB

Clifden Road

PL253LR

Hillside

PL259SY

St Austell Central & Gover

PL254NW

Bramley Close

PL253AX

Mitchell Road

PL254QQ

Morleigh Close

PL253NB

Chandlers Walk

PL255PY

Fore Street

PL254PW

Boscarne Crescent

PL255BZ

Trewhiddle Road

PL254LL

Carlyon Road

PL254GH

Bosigran Place

PL254NU

Clifden Road

PL254UB

Eastbourne Road

PL255DR

Penwinnick Road

PL255NH

Trelake Road

PL254FY

Thornpark Road

PL254HF

Slades Road

PL253JD

Whieldon Road

PL253BE

Gannet Drive

PL253AT

Sandy Hill

PL255BG

Trinity Street

PL253JA

Doulton Road

PL253BB

Cormorant Drive

PL255NU

Blowing House Close

PL254JH

Robartes Gardens

PL254GJ

St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles

PL255PX

Fore Street

PL254AW

Church Street

PL254NB

Dobell Road

PL259SX

St Austell Central & Gover

PL259SS

St Austell Central & Gover

PL254NZ

Clifden Road

PL255BW

South Street

PL254SW

Highfield Avenue

PL253HE

Fairfield Close

PL255YY

Old Vicarage Place

PL253BD

Gannet Drive

PL254NX

Clifden Road

Data Sources

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