Property market | £308,094 for a semi-detached property | |
Airport access | Closest airport is Exeter (38.6 miles) | |
Broadband | 49.6mbps average broadband speeds (average broadband for UK) | |
Ethnic diversity | White: 96.8% residents (vs 81.7% England & Wales) Other: 3.2% residents (vs 18.3% England & Wales) | |
Socio-economic status | Ranked 306 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 428 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (South East Cornwall level) | |
Community | Median age is 47.6 | Happiness is Above Average for Cornwall, Average for UK | |
Crime | 2.0 burglaries per 1k people (Cornwall) | |
Commute (approx) | - Bristol Temple Meads (162 mins) - Cardiff Central (207 mins) - Reading (218 mins) - Birmingham New Street (247 mins) - Paddington (258 mins) - London Waterloo (302 mins) - Euston (333 mins) - Manchester Piccadilly (333 mins)... (view more here) | |
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£308,094 for a semi-detached property | |
Closest airport is Exeter (38.6 miles) | |
49.6mbps average broadband speeds (average broadband for UK) | |
Median age is 47.6 | Happiness is Above Average for Cornwall, Average for UK | |
Ranked 306 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 428 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (South East Cornwall level) | |
2.0 burglaries per 1k people (Cornwall) | |
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Albaston has a range of train stations and schools nearby, as shown in the map below.
The property market in Albaston has had a steep increase over the last few years but slowing growth. Based on data published on 15 November 2023, on average a detached house costs £467,506, which is down -1.2% on last year. A semi-detached house on average costs £308,094 (down -1.4% on last year) , a terraced house £251,621 (down -2.1% on last year) and a flat £169,578. Renting a two bedroom flat will cost you approximately £670 per month. Property prices in Albaston are similar to the average property prices across Cornwall and are similar when compared to other locations with a similar density in England. When looking at the annual change in property prices in Albaston, prices have had a greater decrease than the annual average price decrease seen across the Cornwall region.
Property data is based on Cornwall level pricing data and is as at September 2023 (publicised 15 November 2023)
Detached and Semi-detached House Trend (£) to September 2023
County | Avg Detached Price | Annual Change | Avg Semi-Detached Price | Annual Change |
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Rutland | £557,774 | +11.3% | £341,529 | +11.7% |
Northumberland | £333,743 | +7.3% | £183,403 | +6.1% |
Lancashire | £326,887 | +4.3% | £195,848 | +3.4% |
Leicestershire | £432,076 | +3.9% | £262,308 | +3.0% |
Derbyshire | £340,545 | +3.7% | £209,276 | +2.9% |
Oxfordshire | £706,629 | +3.5% | £450,305 | +3.5% |
Merseyside | £340,051 | +3.4% | £214,398 | +2.4% |
Gloucestershire | £536,963 | +3.4% | £330,457 | +3.4% |
Nottinghamshire | £334,429 | +2.8% | £206,257 | +2.8% |
Wiltshire | £521,688 | +2.7% | £328,877 | +3.0% |
Greater Manchester | £396,806 | +2.7% | £254,125 | +2.3% |
West Yorkshire | £351,673 | +2.5% | £210,889 | +2.0% |
West Midlands | £407,684 | +2.2% | £245,250 | +2.4% |
East Riding of Yorkshire | £326,098 | +2.2% | £203,163 | +2.1% |
Staffordshire | £364,884 | +2.1% | £221,783 | +2.1% |
Herefordshire | £434,518 | +2.1% | £276,148 | +2.2% |
South Yorkshire | £284,409 | +2.0% | £182,869 | +1.9% |
West Sussex | £686,980 | +1.9% | £441,716 | +2.3% |
Kent | £619,795 | +1.8% | £386,201 | +1.4% |
Shropshire | £404,408 | +1.8% | £252,891 | +1.8% |
Warwickshire | £515,326 | +1.8% | £299,238 | +1.3% |
Devon | £503,963 | +1.6% | £337,624 | +2.3% |
North Yorkshire | £422,027 | +1.5% | £265,231 | +1.2% |
Norfolk | £406,137 | +1.4% | £267,820 | +1.2% |
North Northamptonshire | £426,370 | +1.3% | £254,947 | +1.2% |
Buckinghamshire | £853,940 | +1.2% | £460,891 | +1.2% |
West Northamptonshire | £478,844 | +0.9% | £279,006 | +0.7% |
Hampshire | £628,455 | +0.6% | £386,140 | +1.0% |
Lincolnshire | £307,354 | +0.6% | £205,466 | +1.4% |
Worcestershire | £455,558 | +0.6% | £276,201 | +0.9% |
Essex | £586,972 | +0.4% | £379,804 | 0.0% |
Somerset | £465,131 | +0.3% | £296,160 | +0.7% |
Suffolk | £454,636 | +0.2% | £283,920 | +0.6% |
East Sussex | £595,763 | +0.1% | £385,074 | +0.4% |
Cambridgeshire | £486,349 | 0.0% | £330,028 | +0.2% |
Surrey | £957,680 | -0.2% | £546,201 | +0.7% |
Isle of Wight | £435,441 | -0.4% | £298,787 | 0.0% |
Hertfordshire | £939,983 | -0.7% | £542,021 | -0.2% |
Cornwall | £453,159 | -1.1% | £300,170 | -0.6% |
Dorset | £528,863 | -1.3% | £348,080 | -0.8% |
Recent property transactions in the area
Listed below are some recent property purchases in the area, to give you an idea of the market. Click on a postcode if you would like to see data on that specific area of Albaston, or click here to browse the longer list of Albaston property transactions from 2023.
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Albaston has a healthy number of schools nearby to choose from. There are a mix of both primary and secondary schools nearby, including Quay View School (Special school) which is both a primary and secondary school and is based in Bere Alston, Yelverton. Example schools in the area are listed below, with some information on their rating and access criteria.
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School | Type | Outstanding? |
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Calstock Community Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
St Dominic CofE VA School | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | No |
Gulworthy Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Quay View School | Primary & Secondary Other independent special school - Mixed | No |
Harrowbarrow School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Delaware Primary Academy | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
Gunnislake Primary Academy | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Bere Alston Primary Academy | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
School | Type | Latest Rating | Parent View Reviews (if available) | Ofsted Report (if available) | Address |
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Gulworthy Primary School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (11/23/2012) | Ofsted Report Link | Tavistock | |
Delaware Primary Academy Save school | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | 2: Good (9/26/2018) | Ofsted Report Link | Gunnislake | |
Gunnislake Primary Academy Save school | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (5/19/2022) | Ofsted Report Link | Gunnislake | |
Quay View School Save school | Primary & Secondary Other independent special school - Mixed | 2: Good (12/11/2021) | Ofsted Report Link | Yelverton | |
Calstock Community Primary School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (1/11/2017) | 33 submissions 100.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Calstock |
Harrowbarrow School Save school | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 3: Requires Improvement (2/27/2020) | Ofsted Report Link | Callington | |
Bere Alston Primary Academy Save school | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | 4: Inadequate (2/14/2019) | Ofsted Report Link | Yelverton | |
St Dominic CofE VA School Save school | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | Saltash |
School | Type |
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Gulworthy Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (11/23/2012) |
Delaware Primary Academy Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (9/26/2018) |
Gunnislake Primary Academy Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (5/19/2022) |
Quay View School Ofsted report Save school | Primary & Secondary Latest rating - 2: Good (12/11/2021) |
Calstock Community Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (1/11/2017) 33 submissions 100.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Harrowbarrow School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 3: Requires Improvement (2/27/2020) |
Bere Alston Primary Academy Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 4: Inadequate (2/14/2019) |
St Dominic CofE VA School Ofsted report Save school | Primary |
Station | Distance from Albaston | Commute options |
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Gunnislake A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed +2% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- Bristol Temple Meads (1 change(s) - 180 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Reading (1 change(s) - 236 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 265 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Paddington (1 change(s) - 276 mins - Great Western Railway - £2186 monthly fare) View details - Leeds (1 change(s) - 396 mins - CrossCountry) View details - York (1 change(s) - 426 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Edinburgh Waverley (1 change(s) - 583 mins - CrossCountry) View details |
Calstock A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed -8% from the previous year. | 2 miles |
- Bristol Temple Meads (1 change(s) - 169 mins - CrossCountry) View details |
Bere Alston A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed -2% from the previous year. | 3 miles |
- Bristol Temple Meads (1 change(s) - 162 mins - CrossCountry) View details |
Bere Ferrers A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed -6% from the previous year. | 6 miles |
- Bristol Temple Meads (1 change(s) - 155 mins - CrossCountry) View details |
The table below lists ethnicities living in the local authority (Cornwall) as per the data published in December 2022. Source: ethnicity-facts-figures.service.gov.uk
Ethnicity | % of Cornwall residents | Benchmark:% of England & Wales residents |
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White | 96.8% | 81.7% |
Mixed | 1.2% | 2.9% |
Other | 1.1% | 2.1% |
Asian | 0.7% | 9.3% |
Black | 0.2% | 4.0% |
The table below lists the types of occupations that residents have, at the South East Cornwall consituency level. Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk
Type of occupation | % of residents (over 16 years old) | Rank within England & Wales |
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Intermediate occupations | 10.9% | |
Small employers and own account workers | 16.3% | |
Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 10.7% | 306 out of 573 |
Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 20.6% | |
Lower supervisory and technical occupations | 6.1% | |
Semi-routine occupations | 13.0% | |
Routine occupations | 12.0% | |
Never worked / long-term unemployed | 6.2% | 428 out of 573 |
Full-time students | 4.2% |
Relative to the UK average, the average broadband download speed in Cornwall is average (45mbps). Albaston is faster than this, with average download speeds of 49.6mbps. You can also view really detailed broadband information at the South East Cornwall level, via data.parliament.uk, here.
Average speed | 49.6 mbps |
% households with superfast broadband access | 89.0% |
% households unable to access decent broadband | 0.9% |
Crime stats were found at the Cornwall level:
Type | Cornwall | UK |
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Total Crimes (per thousand people) | 53 | 93 |
Burglaries (per thousand people) | 2 | 5 |
Public Order Offences (per thousand people) | 4 | 10 |
Bicycle Thefts (per thousand people) | 0 | 1 |
Violence Against People (per thousand people) | 24 | 36 |
We use an API provided by Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to identify any live flood warnings to be aware of and we also provide insight into whether flooding could occur from rivers, sea and groundwater within 1km of Albaston.
There are no live flood warnings in the area, according to our interpretation of the DEFRA API.
The areas in the table below have been identified by the DEFRA API as areas where it is possible for flooding to occur from rivers, sea and in some locations, groundwater. Some of these areas will have measures in place to minimise the risk of flooding and they may be monitored by the Flood Warning Service.
Area | Cause | Description |
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Devon and Cornwall | South Cornwall Coast | Rame Head to Plymouth including Kingsand, Cawsand, Cremyll, Torpoint, Saltash, tidal rivers Tamar and Plym excluding Plymouth Barbican |
Devon and Cornwall | River Lynher | Rame Peninsula, Callington, Saltash, Rilla Mill, Pillaton and Landrake |
Devon and Cornwall | River Tamar | River Tamar from Greystone Bridge to Cotehele Quay, including Gunnislake, Morwellham Quay and Cotehele |
Devon and Cornwall | River Tamar | Gunnislake, Calstock, Cargreen, Bere Alston, Morwellham and Cotehele |
Devon and Cornwall | South Cornwall Coast | Rame Head to Wembury Bay including Kingsand, Cawsand, Cremyll, Millbrook, Torpoint, Saltash, Tideford, Calstock, St Budeaux, Stonehouse, Laira, Plympton Marsh Mills, Cattewater and tidal rivers Tamar, Plym and Yealm excluding Plymouth Barbican |
Name | Property market | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby | Socio Economic |
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Albaston, Cornwall Affordability: Average Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £308,094 Detached: £467,506 | 53 | Primary: 4Secondary: 1 | 10.7% residents in higher managerial positions 6.2% residents long-term unemployed |
Fowey, Cornwall Affordability: Average Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £308,094 Detached: £467,506 | 53 | Primary: 2Secondary: 1 | 8.7% residents in higher managerial positions 6.8% residents long-term unemployed |
Looe, Cornwall Affordability: Average Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £308,094 Detached: £467,506 | 53 | Primary: 1Secondary: 1 | 10.7% residents in higher managerial positions 6.2% residents long-term unemployed |
St Mawes, Cornwall Affordability: Average Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £308,094 Detached: £467,506 | 53 | Primary: 1Secondary: | N/A |
Falmouth, Cornwall Affordability: Average Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £308,094 Detached: £467,506 | 53 | Primary: 5Secondary: | 12.8% residents in higher managerial positions 5.4% residents long-term unemployed |
Kingsand, Cornwall Affordability: Average Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £308,094 Detached: £467,506 | 53 | Primary: 2Secondary: | 10.7% residents in higher managerial positions 6.2% residents long-term unemployed |
Mevagissey, Cornwall Affordability: Average Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £308,094 Detached: £467,506 | 53 | Primary: 1Secondary: | 8.7% residents in higher managerial positions 6.8% residents long-term unemployed |
Mousehole, Cornwall Affordability: Average Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £308,094 Detached: £467,506 | 53 | Primary: 2Secondary: | 9.5% residents in higher managerial positions 6.3% residents long-term unemployed |
Newquay, Cornwall Affordability: Average Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £308,094 Detached: £467,506 | 53 | Primary: 4Secondary: 2 | 8.7% residents in higher managerial positions 6.8% residents long-term unemployed |
Polperro, Cornwall Affordability: Average Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £308,094 Detached: £467,506 | 53 | Primary: 1Secondary: | 10.7% residents in higher managerial positions 6.2% residents long-term unemployed |
Hayle, Cornwall Affordability: Average Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Slowing property market Local M&S Near the coast | Semi-detached: £308,094 Detached: £467,506 | 53 | Primary: 3Secondary: 2 | 8.3% residents in higher managerial positions 6.8% residents long-term unemployed |
Penzance, Cornwall Affordability: Average Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £308,094 Detached: £467,506 | 53 | Primary: 8Secondary: 3 | 9.5% residents in higher managerial positions 6.3% residents long-term unemployed |
St Ives (Cornwall), Cornwall Affordability: Average Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £308,094 Detached: £467,506 | 53 | Primary: 2Secondary: 1 | N/A |
Truro, Cornwall Affordability: Average Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Slowing property market Local Waitrose Local M&S Near the coast | Semi-detached: £308,094 Detached: £467,506 | 53 | Primary: 8Secondary: 4 | 12.8% residents in higher managerial positions 5.4% residents long-term unemployed |
Wadebridge, Cornwall Affordability: Average Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £308,094 Detached: £467,506 | 53 | Primary: 2Secondary: 1 | 9.2% residents in higher managerial positions 6.3% residents long-term unemployed |
St Just, Cornwall Affordability: Average Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £308,094 Detached: £467,506 | 53 | Primary: 1Secondary: 1 | N/A |
Name | Property | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby |
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Albaston, Cornwall Affordability: Average Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £308,094 Detached: £467,506 | 53 | Primary: 4Secondary: 1 |
Fowey, Cornwall Affordability: Average Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £308,094 Detached: £467,506 | 53 | Primary: 2Secondary: 1 |
Looe, Cornwall Affordability: Average Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £308,094 Detached: £467,506 | 53 | Primary: 1Secondary: 1 |
St Mawes, Cornwall Affordability: Average Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £308,094 Detached: £467,506 | 53 | Primary: 1Secondary: |
Falmouth, Cornwall Affordability: Average Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £308,094 Detached: £467,506 | 53 | Primary: 5Secondary: |
Kingsand, Cornwall Affordability: Average Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £308,094 Detached: £467,506 | 53 | Primary: 2Secondary: |
Mevagissey, Cornwall Affordability: Average Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £308,094 Detached: £467,506 | 53 | Primary: 1Secondary: |
Mousehole, Cornwall Affordability: Average Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £308,094 Detached: £467,506 | 53 | Primary: 2Secondary: |
Newquay, Cornwall Affordability: Average Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £308,094 Detached: £467,506 | 53 | Primary: 4Secondary: 2 |
Polperro, Cornwall Affordability: Average Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £308,094 Detached: £467,506 | 53 | Primary: 1Secondary: |
Hayle, Cornwall Affordability: Average Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Slowing property market Local M&S Near the coast | Semi-detached: £308,094 Detached: £467,506 | 53 | Primary: 3Secondary: 2 |
Penzance, Cornwall Affordability: Average Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £308,094 Detached: £467,506 | 53 | Primary: 8Secondary: 3 |
St Ives (Cornwall), Cornwall Affordability: Average Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £308,094 Detached: £467,506 | 53 | Primary: 2Secondary: 1 |
Truro, Cornwall Affordability: Average Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Slowing property market Local Waitrose Local M&S Near the coast | Semi-detached: £308,094 Detached: £467,506 | 53 | Primary: 8Secondary: 4 |
Wadebridge, Cornwall Affordability: Average Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £308,094 Detached: £467,506 | 53 | Primary: 2Secondary: 1 |
St Just, Cornwall Affordability: Average Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £308,094 Detached: £467,506 | 53 | Primary: 1Secondary: 1 |
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