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St Austell, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

St Austell is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 25,447. Elevation: 240 ft (73 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
25,447 Population 8/sq mi density
240 ft Elevation 73 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
41.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$44,453 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$44,453 median income, 4.6% unemployment
D
Affordability
2.0 / 5.0
$368,220 home value, $1,111/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.6% bachelor's degree or higher

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People

Population25,447
Median Age47.6 yrs
Density8/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 4%
Veterans6.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$44,453
Per Capita$44,453
Unemployment4.6%

Housing

D
Home Value$368,220
Rent$1,111
Ownership67.4%
Housing Units10,179

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain41.3 in/yr
Sunny Days261/yr
Elevation240 ft (73 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.6%
High School+49.4%

Community

Population25,447
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation240 ft (73 m)
Coordinates50.3425°, -4.7744°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation41.3 inches (1,049 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$44,453
Median Age47.6 years

About St Austell

St Austell is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 25,447. The city sits at an elevation of 240 feet (73 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

St Austell has a population of 25,447 with a density of 8 people per square mile, spread across 3,058.0 square miles. The median age is 47.6 years, 22% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.5% female and 48.5% male. The city is predominantly White (3.7%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.6% of residents. 6.3% of the population are veterans. 6.2% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

25,447
Total Population
8
People / sq mi
47.6yrs
Median Age
22% above United Kingdom avg
3,058.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.5%
Female 51.5%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.6%
24% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 2.4%

Social Characteristics

St Austell vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in St Austell is $44,453, which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,453 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $855, 40% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.6% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 2,316 business establishments. 24.7% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: St Austell vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$44,453
41% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$44,453
Avg Weekly Wage$855

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.6%
28% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)2,316

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone56.1%
Public Transit1.9%
Work from Home24.7%

Walkability

The median home value in St Austell is $368,220, 31% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,111 (4% below the national average of $1,163). 67.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 10,179 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.3x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$368,220
31% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,111
4% below United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership67.4%
Owner-Occupied67.4%
Renter-Occupied32.6%
Housing Units10,179

Property Tax

Climate in St Austell

St Austell has an average annual temperature of 12.3°C (54°F). The hottest month is Aug (17.4°C), the coldest is Jan (8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1266 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 8°C / 46°F 3.3° / 12.2° 110.8
Feb 8.7°C / 48°F 4° / 12.3° 125.5
Mar 8.9°C / 48°F 4.4° / 13.5° 103.5
Apr 10.1°C / 50°F 5.3° / 16.2° 64.8
May 12.5°C / 55°F 7.8° / 18.2° 62.3
Jun 15.1°C / 59°F 10.6° / 21.8° 80.8
Jul 16.9°C / 62°F 13° / 23.1° 79.4
Aug 17.4°C / 63°F 13.8° / 22.9° 77.2
Sep 16.1°C / 61°F 12° / 22.1° 105.1
Oct 13.8°C / 57°F 9.8° / 17.4° 157.3
Nov 11.2°C / 52°F 6.1° / 15.1° 144.7
Dec 9.4°C / 49°F 4.7° / 13.2° 154.7
St Austell experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 261 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 240 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average50.6°F
6% below United Kingdom avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation240 ft (73 m)
Area3,058.0 sq mi (7,920.3 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates50.3425°N, 4.7744°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.3"
9% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.92"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Feb 20, 2014.

Nov 10, 1996 19 km S of St Just, United Kingdom M4.1 75 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 121 km
May 31, 2001 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom M4.0 73 km
Aug 17, 1995 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom M3.6 81 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 142 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 111 km
Jan 19, 2001 53 km S of Mullion, United Kingdom M3.2 90 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 94 km
Feb 8, 1998 18 km SW of Mullion, United Kingdom M2.9 67 km
Sep 5, 1999 15 km WSW of Salcombe, United Kingdom M2.9 61 km
Mar 23, 2008 38 km NW of St Just, United Kingdom M2.8 90 km
May 31, 1998 38 km WNW of Northam, United Kingdom M2.8 94 km
Jun 16, 1991 17 km SSW of Wembury, United Kingdom M2.8 46 km
Apr 2, 2000 33 km S of Mullion, United Kingdom M2.7 74 km
Jun 23, 2011 4 km WSW of Bovey Tracey, United Kingdom M2.7 78 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2011 PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND Avalanche 0.4 m 127 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 4.6 in
February 42°F (6°C) 3.4 in Coldest
March 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.6 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.5 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
July 60°F (16°C) 2.4 in Driest
August 60°F (16°C) 2.9 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
October 52°F (11°C) 4.3 in
November 48°F (9°C) 4.8 in
December 45°F (7°C) 4.9 in Wettest

St Austell has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 42°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (2.4").

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30.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 9% below the national average of 33.7%. 49.4% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+30.6%
9% below United Kingdom avg
High School+49.4%
B Education Grade (3.4/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density8/sq mi
Total Area3,058.0 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone56.1%
Public Transit1.9%
Work from Home24.7%

Colleges & Universities in St Austell

Institution Type Founded Website
Callywith College College Visit →

Schools in St Austell

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Charlestown Primary School
Penrice Academy
Bishop Bronescombe CofE School
Poltair School
Carclaze Community Primary School
Mount Charles School
Pondhu Primary School
Restormel Academy
Sandy Hill Academy
St Mewan Community Primary School
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Radio Stations near St Austell

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Chaos Radio (FR) music MP3 320 kbps
Radio Newquay MP3 128 kbps
The Source FM classical, community radio MP3 110 kbps

Museums in St Austell

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bodmin Jail
Bodmin Keep
Bodmin Town Museum
Discovering42
Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry Museum
Fowey Town Museum
Heritage Centre
Jamaica Inn's Daphne du Maurier & Smuggling Museum
Lostwithiel Museum
Mevagissey Museum
Padstow Museum
Padstow Museum
Shipwreck Treasure Museum
St columb Major Smallseum
The Core
The National Lobster Hatchery
Wheal Martyn Clay Works

Libraries in St Austell

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bodmin Library and Information Service0.0
Lostwithiel Library0.0
Par Library0.0
St Austell Library0.0
St Columb Library0.0
Wadebridge Library0.0

Farmers Markets in St Austell

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Lostwithiel Produce Market
Par Market

Hotels in St Austell

7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bosinver Farm Cottages
Carlyon Bay Hotel
Porth Avallen Hotel
Premier Inn
The Cornwall Hotel
Travelodge
White Hart

Restaurants in St Austell

18 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chinese Wok
Chung Hing
Crepes & Waffles
Curry Kingz
Edies Kitchen
Gurkha Restaurant
Kingswood Bar and Restaurant
Pier House Hotel
Rebellion Roast House
Rocky's
Spicy Dragon
Springtide
Taste of India
The Boat House
The Long Store
The Waterwheel Inn
Walkers Fish And Chip Shop
Watermargin

Cafes in St Austell

16 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Asda Café
Buffers Coffee Shop
Cafe Tengo
Charlies
Costa
Costa
Koffiji Felshyp
Market House Cafe
Nile's Bakery
Nile's Cafe & Bakery
Short & Strong
Smorgers Bar & Bistro
Tallships Creamery
The Ark Coffee Shop
Vons Coffee House
Wheal Martyn Cafe

Cinemas in St Austell

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

White River Cinema

Clinics in St Austell

6 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alexandra Foot Clinic
Fountain House Resource Centre
Scalp Micropigmentation Clinic South West
St Austell Healthcare
St Austell Healthcare Wheal Northey
The Park Medical Centre

Dentists in St Austell

4 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Eden Dental Centre
Manor House Dental Practice
mydentist
Smile Care

Veterinaries in St Austell

3 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Churchend Veterinary Centre
Pelyn Vets
Penmellyn Vets

Train Stations in St Austell

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

St Austell

Bus Stations in St Austell

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

St Austell Bus Station

Gas Stations in St Austell

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Asda
EG On the Go
Tesco
Texaco

Banks in St Austell

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Barclays
Lloyds Bank
NatWest

Shopping Malls in St Austell

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Market House
White River Place

Gyms in St Austell

3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fitness Suite
PoleSquirrel Fitness
Snap Fitness

Golf Courses in St Austell

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Porthpean Golf Club
St Austell Golf Course

Breweries in St Austell

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Atlantic Brewery & Distillery
Bluntrock Brewery & Taproom
Castle Brewery
Dowr Kammel Brewing Company
Fowey Valley Cidery & Distillery
Gould Ciders & Perries
Harbour Brewing Co
Haye Farm Cider
Haywood Farm Cider
Padstow Brewing Company
St Austell Brewery
The Bearded Brewery
The Wasted Apple Co
Tremethick Brewery

Airports Near St Austell

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cornwall Airport NewquayNQYMedium Airport
RNAS CuldroseMedium Airport
Royal Marines Base ChivenorMedium Airport
Belle Vue AirfieldSmall Airport
Bodmin AirfieldSmall Airport
Bonnallack AirstripSmall Airport
Brent Tor Glider FieldSmall Airport
Gorrel Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Perranporth AirfieldSmall Airport
Polpidnick Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Porthtowan AirfieldSmall Airport
Predannack AirfieldSmall Airport
RAF Davidstow MoorSmall Airport
Roche Barton Farm AirstripSmall Airport
St Mellion AirstripSmall Airport
Tempest AirstripSmall Airport
Tinnel Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Truro AerodromeSmall Airport
Westover Farm AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in St Austell

6 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Brockstone Road Post Office
Charlestown Post Office (mobile)
Holmbush Post Office
Polgooth Post Office
St Austell Post Office
Trewoon Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in St Austell

24 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bethel Methodist Church
Campdowns Cemetery Chapel
Carclaze Methodist Church
Charlestown Methodist Church
Christian Meeting Hall Place
Church of Jesus Christ of Later Day Saints St Austell Chapel
Friend's House
Holy Trinity Church
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Light & Life St Austell
Mount Charles Methodist Church
Polgooth Methodist Church
Saint Mewan Church
Seventh Day Adventist Church
Seymour Gospel Hall
St Augustine of Hippo
St Austell Cemetery Church
St John's Church
St Levan
St Paul
The Research and Enlightenment Centre
The Salvation Army - St Austell
Tregehan Methodist Centre
White River Community Church

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Austell

What is the population of St Austell?

St Austell has a population of 25,447 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 3,058.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.5% female and 48.5% male.

Is St Austell expensive to live in?

The median household income is $44,453, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $368,220 (31% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,111 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in St Austell?

St Austell has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 261 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.3 inches.

How is the job market in St Austell?

St Austell has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.6%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $855. There are 2,316 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in St Austell?

The median home value in St Austell is $368,220. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,111. The homeownership rate is 67.4%.

How are the schools in St Austell?

30.6% of adults in St Austell hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 49.4% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of St Austell?

The racial and ethnic makeup of St Austell is 3.7% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 0.9% Asian. 97.6% of residents speak only English at home. 6.3% of the population are military veterans. 6.2% of residents have a disability.

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