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PL25 3NA

Penrice Parc

St Austell Bethel & Holmbush

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Overview

Postcode PL25 3NA is located in an urban city, within the St Austell Bethel & Holmbush ward of Cornwall in the South West region, and forms part of the St Austell Central area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 52.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in St Austell Central is £39,513 per year. The nearest station is St Austell, about 1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Sandy Hill Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
28.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

St Austell Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,957 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

St Austell Central has an average crime rate, with approximately 52.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

28.1%

Approximately 28.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in St Austell Central is £39,513 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 147 ft away from PL25 3NA.

Flood risk

No risk

St Austell Central near PL25 3NA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is St Austell located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PL25 3NA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSandy Hill ParkSmallWalking directions to Sandy Hill Park

Area Profile

Population
431
Population density
3,123.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.14(+8%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.74(-62%)
Other theft
4.02(-29%)
Public order
3.44(-47%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.87(-56%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
408
94.23%
Other White
9
2.08%
Other
4
0.92%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.69%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
0.69%
Total population: 433

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
80
24.1%
No qualifications
75
22.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
58
17.47%
Level 3 (A level)
53
15.96%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
10.54%
Total 16+ residents: 332

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
53
29.78%
Other social rented
42
23.6%
Owns outright
39
21.91%
Owns with a mortgage
32
17.98%
Social rents from council
8
4.49%
Total households: 178

Property prices in St Austell Bethel & Holmbush

Median price£253,000
Price per sq ft£286
Sales (last 12 months)99
Typical range (middle 50%)£214K – £295K

Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £253,000 (about £286 per square foot) in St Austell Bethel & Holmbush area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £430,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St Austell Bethel & Holmbush over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached43£300,000£300
Semi-Detached38£230,000£283
Terraced16£220,000£265
Flats2£117,500£214

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St Austell Bethel & Holmbush

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Austell Bethel & Holmbush.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£225,975£89,000£162,500£127,250
2017£205,000£97,000£175,000£154,750
2018£233,000£117,500£179,475£147,000
2019£248,475£102,975£180,000£159,000
2020£254,000£73,250£196,500£180,000
2021£270,000£130,000£216,000£188,950
2022£350,000£100,000£250,000£219,950
2023£305,000£129,000£232,500£200,000
2024£317,500£89,950£220,000£200,000
2025£294,500£120,000£230,000£209,000
2026£300,000£90,000£235,000£225,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Austell Bethel & Holmbush.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Austell Bethel & Holmbush.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£233£222£206£150
2017£213£202£217£179
2018£221£185£221£212
2019£227£214£226£196
2020£254£183£231£196
2021£298£183£252£198
2022£331£220£312£217
2023£301£211£289£252
2024£308£190£284£242
2025£297£210£275£258
2026£311£178£252£249
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Austell Bethel & Holmbush.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for St Austell Bethel & Holmbush in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL25 3NA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL25 3NA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Apr 202620, Chandlers Walk, St Austell, PL25 3NBSemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000
18 Jul 202521, Chandlers Walk, St Austell, PL25 3NBTerracedFreehold£124,500
23 Jan 202680, Cormorant Drive, St Austell, PL25 3BATerracedFreehold£235,000
17 Apr 2025104, Cormorant Drive, St Austell, PL25 3BADetachedFreehold£283,000
28 Mar 202548, Cormorant Drive, St Austell, PL25 3BASemi-DetachedFreehold£283,000

Schools

In the PL25 3NA postcode area, located within St Austell Central, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PL25 3NA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryPenrice AcademyAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryMount Charles SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimarySandy Hill AcademyAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL25 3NA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PL25 3NA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTescoHolmbush Road, Cornwall, PL25 3LHWalking directions to Tesco
0.3 miLidlDaniels Lane, St Austell, PL25 3HRWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miTescoDaniels Lane, St Austell, PL25 3HRWalking directions to Tesco
0.4 miSparBrockstone Road, Cornwall, PL25 3GSWalking directions to Spar
0.5 miAsdaCromwell Road, St Austell, PL25 4PRWalking directions to Asda

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cornwall district (2025-26).

Band A£1,640
Band B£1,913
Band C£2,187
Band D£2,460
Band E£3,007
Band F£3,553
Band G£4,100
Band H£4,920

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for PL25 3NA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jordan Antony William Rowse

St Austell Bethel & Holmbush - Elected 1 May 2025

Conservative

Member of parliament

Noah Law

St Austell and Newquay - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictCornwallE06000052
Parliamentary ConstituencySt Austell and NewquayE14001508
ParishSt AustellE04013080
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)St Austell CentralE02003963
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cornwall 039CE01019042
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1992-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PL25 3NA

Is PL25 3NA (St Austell Central) safe?

The area around PL25 3NA records about 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near PL25 3NA?

The median sale price around PL25 3NA in St Austell Central is £253,000 (about £286 per square foot) based on 99 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PL25 3NA?

There are 8 schools close to PL25 3NA, including Penrice Academy (Outstanding), Mount Charles School (Good) and Sandy Hill Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around PL25 3NA?

PL25 3NA scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,957 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PL25 3NA (St Austell Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for St Austell and Newquay covering PL25 3NA is Noah Law (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jordan Antony William Rowse (Conservative and Unionist Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.