PL26 — ST AUSTELL | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in PL26

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in PL26 is £322,119, which is 16% below the Devon average of £385,452.

Properties in PL26 cost 12.2% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in PL26 have risen 1.2% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£427,908	445
Semi-detached	£243,949	282
Terraced	£211,737	322
Flat	£205,775	88
All types	£322,119	1208

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in PL26

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

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, PL26 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in PL26

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

PL26 has 13 schools within or near its boundaries, including 7 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Gorran School	Primary	Good	mi
Treverbyn Academy	Primary	Good	mi
St Mewan Community Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Whitemoor Academy	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Foxhole Learning Academy	Primary	Good	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 PL26 are 170.0 Mbps, with 96% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 62% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

170.0 Mbps

Avg Download

31.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

87%

Superfast Coverage

37%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in PL26 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

PL26 — ST AUSTELL

Area Summary

PL26 (ST AUSTELL) offers property prices near the national average (£322,119), low crime (94% below national average), 13 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (170 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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PL25

ST AUSTELL

£288K

▼ 6.7% YoY

PL27

WADEBRIDGE

£557K

▼ 10.4% YoY

PL28

PADSTOW

£692K

▼ 10.1% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in PL26?

The average house price in PL26 (ST AUSTELL) is £322,119, based on 1208 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 12% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 1.2% over the past year.

Is PL26 a safe area to live?

Crime in PL26 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (1.4 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in PL26?

There are 13 schools in or near PL26. 54% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 7 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in PL26?

Council tax in PL26 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 PL26?

The average broadband download speed in PL26 is 170 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 87% of premises, ultrafast to 37%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in PL26 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 25% of homes in PL26 are owner-occupied. 17% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 583,289.