Stepaside Corner Stepaside, Cornwall
15 addresses across 3 postcodes (PL26), about 340 m long. USRN 31400767.
- Sales: 10 recorded sales since 1995; in 2017 the median was £154,950 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 9 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 4, E: 3, F: 1).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas 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 B; Band D in Cornwall costs £2,591 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 92% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is St Columb Road, about 6 km (3.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 2.3 km (1.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 3.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 128 to 138 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 15 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Brannel Surgery, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away.
- People: About 280 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 77% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | £154,950 | £154,950 | £154,950 |
| 2016 | 1 | £188,000 | £188,000 | £188,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £178,950 | £178,950 | £178,950 |
| 2006 | 1 | £177,000 | £177,000 | £177,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £156,500 | £156,500 | £156,500 |
| 2002 | 1 | £94,950 | £94,950 | £94,950 |
| 1999 | 1 | £32,000 | £32,000 | £32,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £41,500 | £41,500 | £41,500 |
| 1996 | 1 | £26,000 | £26,000 | £26,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Mar 2017 | 3 PL26 7RR | Terraced | £154,950 | |
| 1 Feb 2016 | GLENDALE 1 PL26 7RR | Detached | £188,000 | |
| 17 Jun 2013 | 3 PL26 7RR | Terraced | £125,000 | |
| 23 Jul 2010 | GLENDALE 1 PL26 7RR | Detached | £178,950 | |
| 21 Dec 2006 | 1 PL26 7RR | Detached | £177,000 | |
| 13 Aug 2003 | 1 PL26 7RR | Detached | £156,500 | |
| 19 Jul 2002 | CORNER COTTAGE, 4 PL26 7RR | Terraced | £94,950 | |
| 14 Oct 1999 | 3 PL26 7RR | Terraced | £32,000 | |
| 23 Oct 1998 | CORNER COTTAGE, 4 PL26 7RR | Terraced | £41,500 | |
| 19 Jul 1996 | CORNER COTTAGE, 4 PL26 7RR | Terraced | £26,000 |
Energy performance certificates
9 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 85 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (8); House, end-terrace (1). Built: 1930-1949 (9). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (6); owner-occupied (2); rented (private) (1).
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 B (31% of about 780 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
Planned, as of 30 September 2026
- 1 December 2026 to 2 December 2026: BT, Utility asset works, road closure, on the carriageway, verge (major (paa) works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 3 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| PL26 7QG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 3 | unlikely |
| PL26 7QQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| PL26 7RR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 16 addresses are between 128 m and 138 m above sea level (134 m on average); the ground rises about 11 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PL26 7QG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PL26 7QQ | 100% | 92% | 92% | 0% |
| PL26 7RR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | St Columb Road 3,540 journeys in 2024–25 | 6 km (3.7 miles) |
| St Austell 526,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.5 km (4.7 miles) | |
| Roche 5,230 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.3 km (5.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Garages Trethosa | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Depot Summercourt | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Mevagissey Ferry Landing | 12.3 km (7.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | Evolt Network | 7.2 km (4.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cornwall Airport Newquay NQY | 12 km (7.5 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 159 km (99 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Brannel Surgery | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest St Stephen Pharmacy | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Truro Road Dental Practice | 7 km (4.4 miles) |
| Hospital | St. Austell Community Hospital | 9 km (5.6 miles) |
| Police station | Saint Austell Police Station | 7.7 km (4.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food St Stephen Cashzone | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 1,770 m² | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,120 m² | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 2.8 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1,930 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Tregargus stone grinding mill No 2, a scheduled monument, 830 m (0.5 miles) south-east. 4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Tregargus stone grinding mill No 2 | Scheduled monument | 830 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Goonvean China Clay Works - Engine House With Boiler-House and Detached Chimney | Listed building, Grade II* | 930 m (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Wayside cross and cross base in St Stephen's churchyard, 6m south of the church | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Churchyard cross shaft and base in St Stephen's churchyard, 3m south of the church | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Burgotha Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Virginia Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Carpalla Mica Dam | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.3 miles) east |
| Treviscoe Wood | Wood | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| Watch Hill | Hill | 3 km (1.8 miles) east |
| Currian Vale | Valley | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 3.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 11 | 15 |
4 of the street's 15 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Stephen Churchtown Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Brannel School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
No rated food businesses within 500 m (0.3 miles).
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (devon-and-cornwall).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 77% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 46% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 4% | 17% |
| Private rented | 18% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 19% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 20% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 78% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | under 1% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 47% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 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
- PL26 7QG: 13 addresses
- PL26 7QQ: 1 address of 31 in the postcode
- PL26 7RR: 1 address of 8 in the postcode
Nearby streets
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.