St Austell Property Market Overview
Central Cornwall town with Eden Project proximity and affordable development opportunities
The St Austell property market recorded 540 residential sales over the past 12 months, with a median sale price of £255,000. This places St Austell £40k below the Cornwall county median of £295,000, and £30k below the UK national median of £285,000.
Prices in St Austell have shown broadly stable, with a year-on-year change of 0%. Within Cornwall, St Austell ranks 6th by price out of 8 principal towns, and 2nd by transaction volume.
St Austell House Prices by Property Type
Property prices in St Austell vary significantly by type. The table below compares St Austell prices with Cornwall county averages and UK national figures.
| Type | St Austell | Cornwall Avg | UK Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £360,000 | £433,000 | £420,000 |
| Semi-detached | £233,750 | £295,000 | £265,000 |
| Terraced | £197,250 | £249,688 | £230,000 |
| Flat | £129,250 | £161,500 | £225,000 |
Detached homes in St Austell command £360,000, while flat properties are most accessible at £129,250. The £231k spread between the most and least expensive types indicates a diverse market with opportunities across the development spectrum.
Median Price by Property Type
New Build Homes in St Austell
St Austell recorded 14 new-build transactions in the past 12 months, representing 2.6% of total sales. There is moderate development activity, with room for further growth.
New-build properties in St Austell traded at a premium of 41.2% versus existing stock. This premium supports the viability of new development, as buyers are willing to pay more for new homes.
Across the wider Cornwall market, 51 new-build completions were recorded — see our Cornwall property market report for the full county picture.
Recent Property Sales in St Austell
The following table shows the most recent property transactions recorded in St Austell, providing real-time evidence of achieved prices for buyers, sellers, and developers:
| Price | Type | Postcode | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £205,000 | Semi-detached | PL25 3DJ | 2026-02-26 | Existing |
| £75,000 | Flat | PL25 4BH | 2026-02-24 | Existing |
| £220,000 | Detached | PL25 4JR | 2026-02-20 | Existing |
| £382,000 | Detached | PL25 5SA | 2026-02-19 | Existing |
| £270,000 | Detached | PL26 7XH | 2026-02-18 | Existing |
These transactions are sourced from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and represent completed, registered sales. The range from £75,000 to £382,000 illustrates the breadth of the St Austell market.
Development Finance in St Austell
For developers considering St Austell, the local market data translates directly into finance structuring. With a median value of £255,000 and detached homes at £360,000, lenders can assess scheme viability with confidence.
A typical development finance facility for a St Austell scheme with a GDV of £360,000 would attract senior debt of approximately £234,000 at 65% LTGDV. Mezzanine finance can stretch total borrowing to 85-90% of costs, while bridging loans enable rapid site acquisitions completing in as little as 5 working days.
While prices have remained flat year-on-year, experienced developers can still generate strong returns in St Austell by targeting well-located sites with clear demand drivers.
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St Austell Compared to Nearby Cornwall Towns
To put St Austell's market in context, the table below compares it with similarly-priced towns across Cornwall:
| Town | Median Price | Sales (12m) | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Austell | £255,000 | 540 | 0% |
| Bodmin | £240,000 | 269 | -9.4% |
| Penzance | £280,000 | 361 | 0% |
| Camborne | £210,000 | 257 | -8.7% |
| Newquay | £310,000 | 502 | -6.1% |
| Truro | £320,000 | 595 | -1.7% |
For the full Cornwall town-by-town breakdown, see our comprehensive Cornwall property market report.
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What is the average house price in St Austell?
The median house price in St Austell is £255,000, based on 540 transactions over the past 12 months. Detached homes average £360,000 while flat properties average £129,250.
Are house prices rising or falling in St Austell?
House prices in St Austell are flat at 0% year-on-year. The market is broadly stable. The wider Cornwall market is falling at -5.1%.
How many properties sold in St Austell recently?
St Austell recorded 540 residential property sales in the past 12 months. This high volume indicates a liquid, active market.
What development finance is available for projects in St Austell?
Developers in St Austell can access development finance from 6.5% p.a. at 65-70% LTGDV, mezzanine finance stretching to 85-90% of costs, bridging loans completing in 5-10 days, and development exit finance. Construction Capital sources the best terms from 100+ lenders.