The Rocks, Pentewan, St Austell
House prices, sold prices and local information for PL26 6BZ.
At a glance
2 property sales on The Rocks, Pentewan, St Austell have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2018. The most recent sale was on 30 Apr 2021. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £353,000. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2018; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on The Rocks compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. The Rocks has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all PL26 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 2 | £353,000 | 30 Apr 2021 |
Sold prices on The Rocks
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3, The Rocks PL26 6BZ | 30 Apr 2021 | £390,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 3, The Rocks PL26 6BZ | 21 Jun 2018 | £316,000 | Terraced | 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.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 3, The Rocks | £316,000 (Jun 2018) → £390,000 (Apr 2021) | +23% over 3 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near The Rocks
Crime
6 crimes were reported within about a mile of The Rocks in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
The Rocks is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- South Cornwall coast from Lizard Point to Gribbin Head excluding the Tidal Fal Estuary Flood alert area
- St Austell and Par Rivers Flood alert area
- South Cornwall coast from Lizard Point to Gribbin Head excluding the Tidal Fal Estuary Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near The Rocks
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mevagissey Community Primary School 160 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.1 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 and local GPs
Train stations
- St Austell station 3.3 mi · 1 hr 6 min walk
- Par station 5.6 mi · 1 hr 51 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Pentewan Turn (S-bound) 3 min walk
- Pentewan Turn (opp, B3273) 3 min walk
- Tregiskey Farm (SE-bound) 15 min walk
GP surgeries
- Mevagissey Surgery
River Street, Mevagissey, St. Austell · 1.5 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 5 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: decile 5 of 10 · Crime: decile 9 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 70.7% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 20.4% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 8.9% | 17.1% |
| Households | 584 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 14.6% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 54.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 31.3% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,319 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 0% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 0% | 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.
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.
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- Currian Road£179k
- Creakavose Park£368k
- Trezaise Road£215k
- Lower Meadows£130k
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