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St Stephen-in-Brannel

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About

St Stephen-in-Brannel is a civil parish and ward located inland in mid-Cornwall, centred around the village of St Stephen. The area is characterised by a mix of residential development and agricultural land, with a landscape of rolling fields and wooded valleys. The ward includes several smaller settlements like Nanpean and Whitemoor, historically linked to the local china clay industry. The community is served by its own primary school, shops, and community facilities centred on the village.

The parish church, from which the area takes its name, is a notable historic building with a tall spire visible across the surrounding countryside. The local economy has diversified from its industrial past, though remnants of the clay industry remain in the wider region. A network of rural lanes connects the settlements, and the area provides residential access to the larger town of St Austell, located a few miles to the south.

Area overview

On average St Stephen-in-Brannel has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in St Stephen-in-Brannel is £45,615 per year. There are 4 schools in St Stephen-in-Brannel: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). St Stephen-in-Brannel is home to around 6,958 people, with a population density of about 213.5 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
11.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

St Stephen-in-Brannel Population
6,958
Population density
213.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.65(+10%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.05(-39%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.33(+13%)
Other theft
4.6(-18%)
Public order
4.6(-30%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,699
96.25%
Other White
81
1.16%
Other
56
0.8%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
25
0.36%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
17
0.24%
Total population: 6,960

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,289
22.64%
No qualifications
1,127
19.79%
Level 3 (A level)
1,093
19.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
994
17.46%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
650
11.42%
Total 16+ residents: 5,694

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,209
41.15%
Owns with a mortgage
808
27.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
430
14.64%
Other social rented
251
8.54%
Social rents from council
99
3.37%
Total households: 2,938

Property prices in St Stephen-in-Brannel

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in St Stephen-in-Brannel area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £480,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for St Stephen-in-Brannel 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 Stephen-in-Brannel over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached34£304,750
Flats2£183,250
Semi-Detached13£219,000
Terraced28£195,000

10 years median price trend in St Stephen-in-Brannel

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Stephen-in-Brannel.

All postcodes in St Stephen-in-Brannel

PL267UJ

Beaconside

PL267UZ

Goverseth Hill

PL267LF

Coombe Road

PL267TZ

Carpalla Terrace

PL267QB

St Stephen-in-Brannel

Data Sources

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