Area guide · Cornwall

Living in St Blazey

A snapshot of life in St Blazey, South West — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

St Blazey is a village in Cornwall, South West with a population of 6,569. The average house price is £258,527 and the overall crime rate is 62.1 per 1,000 residents.

Where St Blazey ranks

Population

6,569

Avg House Price

£258,527

Crime Rate

62.1/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

N/A

Avg Download Speed

232 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£27,819

Median Age

47.6

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

St Blazey's detached homes (£356,394) command roughly 2.8× the price of a flat (£127,000).

Price Trend (11 Years)

St Blazey prices have risen 47% over the last 9 years (£175,543 → £258,527).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£356,394	£337,000	52
Semi-Detached	£231,163	£220,000	52
Terraced	£182,776	£177,500	38
Flat	£127,000	£119,500	6

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in St Blazey is 62.1 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in St Blazey: violent crime (47% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

School Details

Total Schools	2
Primary	2
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	N/A

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Biscovey Academy	Primary	No rating available
Biscovey Nursery and Infants' Academy	Primary	No rating available

Broadband & Connectivity

St Blazey averages 232 Mbps — 132% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most St Blazey homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 51.5% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	66.2
% Rated C or Above	51.5%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,418

Demographics & Economy

Population	6,569
Median Age	47.6
Median Household Income	£27,819
Employment Rate	53.3%
Owner Occupied	66.2%
Degree-Level Qualified	30.6%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in St Blazey?

The average house price in St Blazey is £258,527 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in St Blazey?

The most affordable entry point in St Blazey is a flat, with an average price of £127,000.

Is St Blazey a safe place to live?

St Blazey has a recorded crime rate of 62.1 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

What broadband speeds are available in St Blazey?

Average broadband download speeds in St Blazey are around 232 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 92.2% of premises.

How big is St Blazey?

St Blazey is a settlement in Cornwall with a population of approximately 6,569.

Most compared with

How does St Blazey stack up against its neighbours?

Bodmin

St Blazey

House price: £305,494 · £258,527
Crime rate: 62.3 · 62.1
Distance: 8.0 mi

Indian Queens and Fraddon

St Blazey

House price: £262,335 · £258,527
Crime rate: 62.5 · 62.1
Distance: 9.9 mi

Liskeard

St Blazey

House price: £273,493 · £258,527
Crime rate: 61.5 · 62.1
Distance: 13.3 mi

Looe

St Blazey

House price: £311,504 · £258,527
Crime rate: 62.3 · 62.1
Distance: 11.7 mi

Lostwithiel

St Blazey

House price: £360,428 · £258,527
Crime rate: 62.3 · 62.1
Distance: 4.4 mi

St Austell

St Blazey

House price: £293,193 · £258,527
Crime rate: 62.3 · 62.1
Distance: 2.6 mi

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