PL25 — ST AUSTELL | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in PL25

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in PL25 is £288,075, which is 25% below the Devon average of £385,452.

Property values in PL25 are close to the England and Wales national average of £287,000.

House prices in PL25 have fallen 6.7% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£390,105	497
Semi-detached	£253,271	336
Terraced	£220,025	273
Flat	£139,161	130
All types	£288,075	1288

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in PL25

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 63.1 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, PL25 has a crime rate well 22% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

27.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

1.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

1.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

11.2 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

10.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in PL25

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

PL25 has 10 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Cornwall College	Post-16	Not inspected	mi
Sandy Hill Academy	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Penrice Academy	Secondary	Not inspected	mi
Charlestown Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Restormel Academy	Other	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

583,289

Population

Median Age

25%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

25.0%

Private rent

17.0%

Social rent

13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in PL25 are 257.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 86% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

257.0 Mbps

Avg Download

46.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

92%

Superfast Coverage

69%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in PL25 is collected by Plymouth Council. The Band D rate is £2,372/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

PL25 — ST AUSTELL

Area Summary

PL25 (ST AUSTELL) offers property prices near the national average (£288,075), low crime (22% below national average), 10 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (257 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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PAR

£265K

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in PL25?

The average house price in PL25 (ST AUSTELL) is £288,075, based on 1288 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 0% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 6.7% over the past year.

Is PL25 a safe area to live?

Crime in PL25 is significantly below the national average (63.1 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (27.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (11.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in PL25?

There are 10 schools in or near PL25. 30% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in PL25?

Council tax in PL25 is collected by Plymouth Council. The Band D rate is £2,372 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in PL25?

The average broadband download speed in PL25 is 257 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 92% of premises, ultrafast to 69%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in PL25 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 25% of homes in PL25 are owner-occupied. 17% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 583,289.