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St Austell East & Carlyon Bay

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About

St Austell East & Carlyon Bay is located on Cornwall’s south coast, near the larger town of St Austell. The area includes the residential neighbourhoods of Charlestown and Carlyon Bay, known for their coastal scenery. Carlyon Bay features a long sandy beach, popular for walks and water sports, while Charlestown is a historic harbour with preserved 18th-century buildings and tall ships.

The area is well-connected by road and rail, with St Austell station providing links to major Cornish destinations. Local attractions include the Eden Project, just a short drive away, and the Charlestown Shipwreck & Heritage Centre. The mix of coastal paths, beaches, and nearby woodlands offers outdoor activities, while the harbour area provides dining options with sea views.

Area overview

On average St Austell East & Carlyon Bay has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in St Austell East & Carlyon Bay is £44,100 per year. There are 3 schools in St Austell East & Carlyon Bay: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
9.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

St Austell East & Carlyon Bay Population
9,603
Population density
1,326.8 per km²

Demographics

British
9,185
95.66%
Other White
150
1.56%
Other
82
0.85%
White and Asian (mixed)
36
0.37%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
27
0.28%
Total population: 9,602

Housing

Owns outright
2,001
47.28%
Owns with a mortgage
1,190
28.12%
Private landlord or letting agency
540
12.76%
Other social rented
281
6.64%
Other forms of private rent
99
2.34%
Total households: 4,232

Property prices in St Austell East & Carlyon Bay

Based on 148 recent sales, the median property price is £287,750 in St Austell East & Carlyon Bay area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £1,600,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached78£375,000
Flats12£197,750
Semi-Detached30£240,000
Terraced28£197,500

10 years price trend in St Austell East & Carlyon Bay

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Data Sources

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