Boundary Close St Austell, Cornwall
8 addresses across 2 postcodes (PL25), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 9002708.
- Sales: 11 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £320,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (B: 7).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Cornwall costs £2,591 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is St Austell, about 2.5 km (1.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 380 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 3.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 38 to 41 m above sea level.
- Noise: 8 of its 8 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is St Austell Health Group, about 590 m (0.4 miles) away.
- People: About 400 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 81% of households owned their home and 32% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 27 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £320,000 | £320,000 | £320,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £262,500 | £262,500 | £262,500 |
| 2021 | 8 | £269,950 | £246,950 | £289,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Nov 2025 | 6 PL25 3GJ | Semi-detached | £320,000 | |
| 3 Jun 2024 | 8 PL25 3GJ | Semi-detached | £262,500 | |
| 17 Dec 2021 | 9 PL25 3GJ | Semi-detached | £269,950 | New build. |
| 17 Dec 2021 | 8 PL25 3GJ | Semi-detached | £262,950 | New build. |
| 9 Dec 2021 | 6 PL25 3GJ | Semi-detached | £289,950 | New build. |
| 9 Dec 2021 | 4 PL25 3GJ | Terraced | £254,950 | New build. |
| 30 Nov 2021 | 5 PL25 3GJ | Semi-detached | £289,950 | New build. |
| 30 Nov 2021 | 7 PL25 3GJ | Detached | £269,950 | New build. |
| 29 Oct 2021 | 10 PL25 3GJ | Detached | £272,950 | New build. |
| 29 Oct 2021 | 3 PL25 3GJ | Terraced | £246,950 | New build. |
| 21 Apr 2021 | PLOTS 191 AND 192 PL25 3GJ | Other | £42,569 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 85 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (2); House, mid-terrace (2); House, detached (2). Built: 2021 (7).
Council tax
What each band costs in Cornwall in 2026-27: Band D £2,591 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,727 | £2,015 | £2,303 | £2,591 | £3,167 | £3,742 | £4,318 | £5,182 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (29% of about 1,020 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 8 addresses are between 38 m and 41 m above sea level (39 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PL25 3GF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PL25 3GJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | St Austell 526,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Par 223,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Luxulyan 3,200 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 26 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Gwallon Keas Holmbush | 50 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station St Austell | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Mevagissey Ferry Landing | 8.2 km (5.1 miles) |
| Car parks | Charlestown Car Park | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | Eden Project - Cornwall GeniePoint | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cornwall Airport Newquay NQY | 20.4 km (13 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 154 km (96 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest St Austell Health Group | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Day Lewis Pharmacy | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Holmbush One LLP | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | St Austell Community Hospital | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | Saint Austell Police Station | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,410 m² | 380 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 1.6 ha | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 380 m² | 110 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest St Austell Cricket Club 5.2 ha | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Alexandra Road Allotments 1,390 m² | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 2.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Wesleyan Chapel and Attached Schoolrooms, a listed building (Grade II*), 900 m (0.6 miles) south-west. 41 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wesleyan Chapel and Attached Schoolrooms | Listed building, Grade II* | 900 m (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Standing stone called the 'Long Stone' in the grounds of Penrice School | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Tregrehan | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Wayside cross, 6m south of St Mary's Church, Par | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| The Biscovey Stone, early Christian memorial stone and wayside cross shaft 1m south of St Mary's Church, Par | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Cuddra Plantation | Wood | 770 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Charlestown Beach | Beach | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Appletree Point | Wetland | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Trethurgy Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| The Mount | Hill | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) east |
| Gover Valley | Valley | 4.6 km (2.8 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 3.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 3 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 8 |
8 of the street's 8 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Cornwall: see them on the Cornwall page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlestown Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 350 m | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Bishop Bronescombe CofE School Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jul 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Penrice Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Sandy Hill Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Mount Charles School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Carclaze Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Booker Cash & Carry PL25 3JH | Retailers - other | 100 m | 5 Very good | 29 Aug 2024 |
| Niles Bakery And Cafe PL25 3LP | Retailers - other | 220 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jan 2026 |
| The Holmbush Inn PL25 3LL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 300 m | 4 Good | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Rickard's Cornish Biltong PL25 3LL | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Charlestown Primary School PL25 3PB | School/college/university | 350 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Pine Lodge Gardens Tea Room And Farm Shop PL25 3RQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 4 Good | 6 May 2025 |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd PL25 3HR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Rowes Bakery PL25 3HR | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Fill Good Zero Waste Store PL25 3JQ | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 31 Jan 2024 |
| Remake Cornwall PL25 3JQ | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Cafe Vibe PL25 3JQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 21 Oct 2021 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Ley Close (15); On or near Gwartha Close (9); On or near Holmbush Road (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 81% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 52% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 5% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 30% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 29% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 62% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 48% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 32% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Gwartha Close · Manfield Way · Kober Way · Cuddra Road · Hollow Burrow View · Ley Close · Gloucester Avenue · Porthmeor Road · Crinnis Road · Hazelmere Avenue · Windsor Drive
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.