The Drive, Polgooth, St Austell
House prices, sold prices and local information for PL26 7FP.
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At a glance
1 property sale on The Drive, Polgooth, St Austell has been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2021. The most recent sale was on 24 Sep 2021. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £250,000.
House prices on The Drive compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. The Drive has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all PL26 house prices.
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 3 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £250,000 | 24 Sep 2021 |
Sold prices on The Drive
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ehlsmore House, The Drive PL26 7FP | 24 Sep 2021 | £250,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Deer Stop, The Drive PL26 7FP | 5 Mar 2021 | £125,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Oughton House, The Drive PL26 7FP | 5 Mar 2021 | £150,000 | Other | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
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Schools near The Drive
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mewan Community Primary School 441 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Pondhu Primary School 187 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Poltair School 882 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.8 mi |
| Restormel Academy 35 pupils | Academy alternative provision converter | 5–16 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| Mount Charles School 333 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 2.1 mi |
| Penrice Academy 1,405 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 2.2 mi |
| Sandy Hill Academy 455 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 2.3 mi |
| Carclaze Community Primary School 377 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 2.5 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- St Austell station 1.6 mi · 31 min walk
- Par station 5.3 mi · 1 hr 46 min walk
- Luxulyan station 5.4 mi · 1 hr 49 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Stoney Lane (SE-bound, Stoney Lane) 4 min walk
- Stoney Lane (opp, Stoney Lane) 4 min walk
- Springfield Close (E-bound) 5 min walk
- Springfield Close (opp) 5 min walk
GP surgeries
- St Austell Health Group
1 Wheal Northey, St. Austell · 2.8 mi
Supermarkets
- Spar PFS EG OTM St Austell · 1.2 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Westhill - St. Austell · 1.2 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Pentewan Road Express · 1.2 mi
- Iceland Iceland St Austell · 1.4 mi
Pharmacies
- Boots · 1.4 mi
- Day Lewis Pharmacy · 1.4 mi
- Asda Pharmacy · 2.0 mi
Dentists
- Truro Road Dental Practice · 1.3 mi
- Old Manor House Dental Surgery · 1.4 mi
- The Manor House Dental Practic · 1.4 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 6 of 10 |
| Employment | 7 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 8 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 8 of 10 |
| Crime | 9 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 2 of 10 |
| Living environment | 2 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 72.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 22.9% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 5.1% | 17.1% |
| Households | 607 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 14.0% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 53.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 32.1% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,380 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 75% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 75% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 74% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 98% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 95% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 82% | 92% |
Share of homes across Cornwall with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Energy ratings and home sizes on The Drive
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Who lives around The Drive
Ethnic group
| Here | Cornwall | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98.3% | 96.8% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0% | 0.2% |
Religion
| Here | Cornwall | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 54.6% | 45.4% |
| No religion | 39.5% | 46.3% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 0% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 0% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 0% | 0.2% |
Country of birth
| Here | Cornwall | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 94.7% |
| Born outside the UK | 4.9% | 5.3% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Cornwall | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 35.1% | 30.6% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 17.6% | 18.8% |
| No qualifications | 15.8% | 16.3% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.8% | 15.2% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.1% | 10% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| Other qualifications | 2% | 2.5% |
General health
| Here | Cornwall | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.4% | 45.7% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 33.5% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 14.5% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.5% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Cornwall | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 40.1% | 42.1% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 33.7% | 30.4% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 16.8% | 12.5% |
| No cars or vans in household | 9.4% | 15% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Cornwall.
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