PL26 (St Austell) in Cornwall shows modest price dynamics with a five-year compound annual growth rate of 1.8%, positioning it below national averages. Rental growth has outpaced capital appreciation at 5.4% annually over the same period, suggesting stronger lettings demand relative to purchase price gains. Population expanded by 0.7% over five years, indicating limited demographic expansion. The district scores 40.1 out of 100 on trajectory metrics, placing it in the sixth percentile nationally. Currently classified as latent-stage gentrification, PL26 exhibits characteristics typical of established residential areas with constrained development momentum. These metrics reflect a market where investment returns depend primarily on rental yields rather than capital appreciation.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 1.1% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.4% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.7% per year
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What's changing in St Austell · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 0.3 points this month to 40/100, driven mainly by safety.
32 planning applications submitted in PL26 over the last six months, including 2 new build residential schemes.
- Proposal for a replacement low-energy architect designed dwelling with variation of Condition 2 of Decision Notice PA17/11678 dated 03.05.2018Jun 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Extension to existing dwelling with variation of condition 2 of decision PA21/10590 dated 02.04.2025Jun 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Permission in Principle for the conversion of existing storage building into 1 dwelling (minimum 1, maximum 1)Jun 2026 · Awaiting decision
St Austell (PL26) common questions
Is St Austell up and coming?
St Austell (PL26) has a trajectory score of 40/100 (Average), placing it in the top 94% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is up 5.5 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is St Austell safe?
St Austell has a safety score of 78/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in St Austell?
The average property price in St Austell (PL26) is £269k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.1% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in St Austell?
The median monthly rent in St Austell (PL26) is £996 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near St Austell?
Neighbouring postcode districts include St Austell (PL25), Par (PL24), St Columb (TR9), Fowey (PL23), Lostwithiel (PL22). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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