Bodmin vs St Austell
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.1 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, St Austell wins on house prices with a 4% gap. Bodmin has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bodmin edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bodmin
£305,494
St Austell
£293,193
Crime Rate
Bodmin
62.3
St Austell
62.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bodmin
100.0%
St Austell
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bodmin
372.3
St Austell
331.1
EPC Rating
Bodmin
66.2
St Austell
66.2
Median Income
Bodmin
£27,819
St Austell
£27,819
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £293,193, St Austell undercuts Bodmin (£305,494) by around 4% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bodmin is a flat at £124,205, while in St Austell it is a flat at £137,265.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 14% pricier in St Austell (£207,199 vs £177,305).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, St Austell prices grew faster — 37% vs 15%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestResidents of Bodmin experience less crime overall, with a rate of 62.3 per 1,000 versus 62.3 per 1,000 in St Austell. The most common crime category in Bodmin is violent-crime, while in St Austell it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestOf the 5 schools in Bodmin, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In St Austell, which has 7 schools, the figure is 100%.
Bodmin School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
St Austell School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (5 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bodmin | St Austell |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 7 |
| Primary | 4 | 5 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Bodmin averages 372.3 Mbps – ahead of St Austell's 331.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.6% of premises in Bodmin and 92.5% in St Austell. Gigabit availability stands at 70.3% in Bodmin and 55.9% in St Austell.
Bodmin is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (372 vs 331 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bodmin leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 66.2 (C), while St Austell averages 66.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,418 in Bodmin and £1,418 in St Austell. 51.5% of homes in Bodmin have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in St Austell.
Bodmin has more energy-efficient housing — 51.5% reach band C or above, vs 51.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £27,819 in Bodmin and £27,819 in St Austell. The median age is 47.6 in Bodmin and 47.6 in St Austell. Owner-occupancy is 66.2% in Bodmin versus 66.2% in St Austell. Employment rates stand at 53.3% in Bodmin and 53.3% in St Austell.
| Indicator | Bodmin | St Austell |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,904 | 24,361 |
| Median Age | 47.6 | 47.6 |
| Median Household Income | £27,819 | £27,819 |
| Employment Rate | 53.3% | 53.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.2% | 66.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.6% | 30.6% |
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