Indian Queens and Fraddon vs St Austell
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Indian Queens And Fraddon is about 11% cheaper on average. St Austell has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Indian Queens and Fraddon
£262,335
St Austell
£293,193
Crime Rate
Indian Queens and Fraddon
62.5
St Austell
62.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Indian Queens and Fraddon
N/A
St Austell
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Indian Queens and Fraddon
224.6
St Austell
331.1
EPC Rating
Indian Queens and Fraddon
66.2
St Austell
66.2
Median Income
Indian Queens and Fraddon
£27,819
St Austell
£27,819
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Indian Queens And Fraddon is £262,335, which is 11% less than St Austell at £293,193. The most affordable entry point in Indian Queens And Fraddon is a flat at £117,000, while in St Austell it is a flat at £137,265.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 15% pricier in St Austell (£137,265 vs £117,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Indian Queens And Fraddon prices grew faster — 38% vs 37%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in St Austell (62.3 per 1,000) compared to Indian Queens And Fraddon (62.5 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Indian Queens And Fraddon 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 WestSchool quality data is not fully available for both Indian Queens And Fraddon and St Austell. Indian Queens And Fraddon has 1 schools and St Austell has 7 schools.
Indian Queens and Fraddon School Inspection Breakdown
St Austell School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (5 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Indian Queens and Fraddon | St Austell |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 7 |
| Primary | 1 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
St Austell offers faster average downloads at 331.1 Mbps, compared to 224.6 Mbps in Indian Queens And Fraddon. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91% of premises in Indian Queens And Fraddon and 92.5% in St Austell. Gigabit availability stands at 31.8% in Indian Queens And Fraddon and 55.9% in St Austell.
St Austell is the faster of the two by 47% on average download speed (331 vs 225 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Indian Queens And Fraddon are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 66.2 (band C) versus 66.2 (band C) in St Austell. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,418 in Indian Queens And Fraddon and £1,418 in St Austell. 51.5% of homes in Indian Queens And Fraddon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in St Austell.
Indian Queens And Fraddon 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 Indian Queens And Fraddon and £27,819 in St Austell. The median age is 47.6 in Indian Queens And Fraddon and 47.6 in St Austell. Employment rates stand at 53.3% in Indian Queens And Fraddon and 53.3% in St Austell. Owner-occupancy is 66.2% in Indian Queens And Fraddon versus 66.2% in St Austell.
| Indicator | Indian Queens and Fraddon | St Austell |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,888 | 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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