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St Blazey

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About

St Blazey is a ward located in the south of Cornwall, near the town of St Austell. The area is known for its proximity to the Eden Project, a major tourist attraction housed in reclaimed clay pits. The ward includes the villages of St Blazey and Par, which have historical ties to the china clay industry that once dominated the region. The landscape features a mix of residential areas, farmland, and remnants of industrial heritage.

The ward is bordered by the Par River and has access to the South West Coast Path, offering scenic walks along the coastline. Public transport links include a railway station in Par, connecting the area to other parts of Cornwall and beyond. Local amenities include shops, schools, and community facilities, serving both residents and visitors. The area retains a quiet, rural character while benefiting from its connections to larger towns and tourist destinations.

Area overview

On average St Blazey has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in St Blazey is £37,900 per year. There are 3 schools in St Blazey: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
11.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

St Blazey Population
6,932
Population density
1,002.6 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,658
96.05%
Other White
96
1.38%
Other
51
0.74%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
25
0.36%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
21
0.3%
Total population: 6,932

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,147
38.65%
Owns with a mortgage
833
28.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
514
17.32%
Other social rented
298
10.04%
Social rents from council
88
2.96%
Total households: 2,968

Property prices in St Blazey

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £212,500 in St Blazey area, with individual transactions ranging from £49,471 up to £675,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for St Blazey 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 Blazey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached20£302,500
Flats3£115,000
Semi-Detached38£217,500
Terraced25£180,000

10 years median price trend in St Blazey

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Blazey.

All postcodes in St Blazey

PL242FW

Chyreen Court

PL242GA

Harbour Road

PL242HL

Meadow Drive

PL242LR

Chyreen Court

PL242NL

Chapel Terrace

PL242NU

Prideaux Road

PL242SH

Par Moor Road

PL242BN

Harbour Road

PL242DY

Trenovissick Road

PL242ED

Bodelva Road

PL242EZ

St Marys Road

PL242FE

Mountside Road

PL242JB

Lamb Park

PL242SN

St Austell Road

PL242EW

Lamellyn Road

PL242EX

Robins Close

PL242HE

Ash Close

PL242HN

Meadow Drive

PL242LZ

Middleway

PL242NB

Bridge Street

PL242SR

Bodelva Road

PL242BT

Mountlea Drive

PL242EA

Luxulyan Road

PL242HX

Helleur Close

PL242JR

Mountlea Drive

PL242NY

Fore Street

PL242SQ

Biscovey Road

PL242EG

St Austell Road

PL242EP

Manor View

PL242FJ

Austen Close

PL242BB

Harbour Road

PL242EQ

Grove Road

PL242FA

Par

PL242HP

Bal-Jinjy Close

PL242HY

Middleway

PL242HZ

Lamb Park

PL242JF

Roselyon Place

PL242LJ

Landreath Place

PL242DE

Lesnewth

PL242FF

Fortune Drive

PL242HR

Treffry Way

PL242BX

Par

PL242DT

Penarwyn Road

PL242DW

Lamb Park

PL242EE

Luxulyan Road

PL242EJ

Par

PL242FX

Par Lane

PL242HD

Ash Close

PL242HJ

Meadow Drive

PL242JQ

Middleway

PL242JW

Gribbon Way

PL242LP

Chyandor Close

PL242LS

Chyandor Close

PL242NR

Cornhill Road

PL242TB

Par

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.