St Austell vs St Blazey
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, St Blazey wins on house prices with a 13% gap. St Blazey has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
St Austell
£293,193
St Blazey
£258,527
Crime Rate
St Austell
62.3
St Blazey
62.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
St Austell
100.0%
St Blazey
N/A
Avg Download Speed
St Austell
331.1
St Blazey
232.2
EPC Rating
St Austell
66.2
St Blazey
66.2
Median Income
St Austell
£27,819
St Blazey
£27,819
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in St Austell commands an average of £293,193, compared with £258,527 in St Blazey – a difference of 13%. The most affordable entry point in St Austell is a flat at £137,265, while in St Blazey it is a flat at £127,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 13% pricier in St Austell (£404,076 vs £356,394).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, St Blazey prices grew faster — 47% vs 37%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestResidents of St Blazey experience less crime overall, with a rate of 62.1 per 1,000 versus 62.3 per 1,000 in St Austell. The most common crime category in St Austell is violent-crime, while in St Blazey 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 St Austell and St Blazey. St Austell has 7 schools and St Blazey has 2 schools.
St Austell School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (5 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
St Blazey School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | St Austell | St Blazey |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 7 | 2 |
| Primary | 5 | 2 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 331.1 Mbps in St Austell and 232.2 Mbps in St Blazey. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.5% of premises in St Austell and 92.2% in St Blazey. Gigabit availability stands at 55.9% in St Austell and 31.2% in St Blazey.
St Austell is the faster of the two by 43% on average download speed (331 vs 232 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
St Austell leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 66.2 (C), while St Blazey averages 66.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,418 in St Austell and £1,418 in St Blazey. 51.5% of homes in St Austell have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in St Blazey.
St Austell 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 St Austell and £27,819 in St Blazey. The median age is 47.6 in St Austell and 47.6 in St Blazey. Owner-occupancy is 66.2% in St Austell versus 66.2% in St Blazey. Employment rates stand at 53.3% in St Austell and 53.3% in St Blazey.
| Indicator | St Austell | St Blazey |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,361 | 6,569 |
| 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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