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St Austell North & Carclaze

About

The area centres on the town of St Austell, with its residential streets climbing the valley slopes. Carclaze lies to the north, characterised by its own distinct neighbourhoods and the prominent presence of the active china clay works. The landscape is heavily shaped by this industry, with large white spoil tips forming a distinctive backdrop.

A notable landmark is the Carclaze Mine, also known as the 'Sky Tip', a vast, terraced conical spoil heap now partially reclaimed by vegetation. The area is practical, serving as a key residential and commercial hub for mid-Cornwall, with retail parks and major transport routes like the A391.

Area overview

On average St Austell North & Carclaze has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in St Austell North & Carclaze is £44,592 per year. There are 2 schools in St Austell North & Carclaze: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). St Austell North & Carclaze is home to around 7,259 people, with a population density of about 1,126.9 per km2.

Crime rate

8/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

2/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

St Austell North & Carclaze Population

7,259

Population density

1,126.9 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

57.03(+73%)

Anti-social behaviour

24.93(+65%)

Criminal damage and arson

9.23(+42%)

Public order

7.71(+17%)

Other theft

7.3(+30%)

South West average

Demographics

British

6,848

94.33%

Other White

164

2.26%

Other

1.36%

Chinese

0.4%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.37%

Total population: 7,260

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

1,611

26.97%

Level 3 (A level)

1,189

19.9%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

986

16.5%

No qualifications

958

16.04%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

672

11.25%

Total 16+ residents: 5,974

Housing

Owns outright

1,129

36.08%

Owns with a mortgage

914

29.21%

Private landlord or letting agency

629

20.1%

Other social rented

245

7.83%

Social rents from council

2.65%

Total households: 3,129

Property prices in St Austell North & Carclaze

Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in St Austell North & Carclaze area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £690,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 North & Carclaze over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	22	£326,000	£187,000	£285,500	£415,000	£575,000
Flats	11	£114,000	£75,000	£90,000	£146,250	£158,750
Semi-Detached	15	£270,000	£108,500	£204,000	£302,500	£454,500
Terraced	21	£205,000	£100,000	£165,000	£230,000	£295,000

10 years median price trend in St Austell North & Carclaze

All postcodes in St Austell North & Carclaze

PL254TT

Kings Avenue

PL255FG

Kaolin Heights

PL255NR

Grove Road

PL255PA

Fore Street

PL253FN

Burlawn Drive

PL254HA

Slades Road

PL255HW

Hill Park Crescent

PL255JF

Truro Road

PL255NF

Gover Road

PL255NX

Turnavean Road

PL255QN

Menacuddle Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

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