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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 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.8% 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

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

1/10

Social housing

11.8%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

St Blazey Population

6,932

Population density

1,002.6 per km²

Demographics

British

6,658

96.05%

Other White

1.38%

Other

0.74%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.36%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.3%

Total population: 6,932

Housing

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

2.96%

Total households: 2,968

Property prices in St Blazey

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in St Blazey area, with individual transactions ranging from £96,900 up to £675,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	21	£310,000	£225,000	£290,000	£350,000	£503,000
Flats	1	£96,900	£96,900	£96,900	£96,900	£96,900
Semi-Detached	43	£220,000	£135,000	£191,000	£236,500	£268,500
Terraced	28	£178,000	£140,000	£159,500	£195,666	£228,600

10 years price trend 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

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Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail