Postcode PL25 4GR is located in an urban city, within the St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles ward of Cornwall in the South West region, and forms part of the St Austell Central area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 120.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× 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 0.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Poltair Park.
St Austell Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,675 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
St Austell Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 120.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 43.5% 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.
The average income per household in St Austell Central is £39,513 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PL25 4GR.
St Austell Central near PL25 4GR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is St Austell located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | St Austell | N/A | Walking directions to St Austell |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Poltair Park | Small | Walking directions to Poltair Park |
| 0.4 mi | Cemetery Park | Small | Walking directions to Cemetery Park |
Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 (about £253 per square foot) in St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles area, with individual transactions ranging from £94,000 up to £575,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £318,750 | £274 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £231,250 | £258 |
| Terraced | 23 | £200,000 | £237 |
| Flats | 1 | £110,000 | £157 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £228,950 | £132,500 | £165,000 | £140,250 |
| 2017 | £263,975 | £100,000 | £186,950 | £159,950 |
| 2018 | £249,950 | £100,000 | £200,000 | £156,000 |
| 2019 | £295,000 | £93,500 | £179,975 | £175,000 |
| 2020 | £294,000 | £151,500 | £203,500 | £161,750 |
| 2021 | £299,750 | £135,000 | £215,000 | £176,000 |
| 2022 | £375,000 | £138,750 | £257,500 | £190,000 |
| 2023 | £340,000 | £134,000 | £249,000 | £190,000 |
| 2024 | £330,000 | £182,000 | £267,500 | £186,000 |
| 2025 | £350,000 | £78,250 | £211,500 | £216,625 |
| 2026 | £270,000 | £110,000 | £222,500 | £185,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £207 | £220 | £190 | £168 |
| 2017 | £211 | £166 | £178 | £189 |
| 2018 | £238 | £214 | £183 | £195 |
| 2019 | £236 | £104 | £188 | £200 |
| 2020 | £248 | £214 | £224 | £173 |
| 2021 | £256 | £190 | £211 | £219 |
| 2022 | £300 | £223 | £258 | £250 |
| 2023 | £331 | £183 | £227 | £254 |
| 2024 | £267 | £223 | £267 | £239 |
| 2025 | £297 | £152 | £233 | £226 |
| 2026 | £237 | £157 | £228 | £302 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL25 4GR.
In the PL25 4GR postcode area, located within St Austell Central, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL25 4GR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | Carlyon Road, Cornwall, PL25 4NA | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Premier Express Alexandra Road | 10 Alexandra Road, St Austell, PL25 4TR | Walking directions to Premier Express Alexandra Road |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Slades Road, St Austell, PL25 4HW | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Farmfoods | East Hill, St Austell, PL25 4TR | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Cromwell Road, St Austell, PL25 4PR | Walking directions to Asda |
Annual council tax rates for Cornwall district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for PL25 4GR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Paul Ashton
St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles - Elected 1 May 2025
Noah Law
St Austell and Newquay - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PL25 4GR records about 120 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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.
The median sale price around PL25 4GR in St Austell Central is £240,000 (about £253 per square foot) based on 72 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to PL25 4GR, including Restormel Academy (Good), Mount Charles School (Good) and Poltair School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to PL25 4GR is St Austell, about 617 m away.
PL25 4GR scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,675 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for St Austell and Newquay covering PL25 4GR is Noah Law (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Paul Ashton (Reform UK).
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.