PL28 is a postcode district in Cornwall, South West, covering 238 active and 22 retired postcodes.
The largest share of PL28 (43%) is characterised by a rural area with a significant number of older people in rented flats, alongside a picturesque rural retirement spot — large homes, older residents, very low crime (11%). This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes PL28 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in PL28 are around £675k, up 19.2% year-on-year. Safety: Crime across PL28 is moderate at 96 per 1,000 residents, broadly in line with similar urban districts. Figures vary considerably by individual street. An average age of 45 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full PL28 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
Area Analysis Cornwall, South West
PL28 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the PL28 postcode area.
groups
Population4,280
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Avg Age45
payments
Avg Income£ 35,700 /yr
work
Employed45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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8/10family_restroomFamily
6/10favoriteHealth
1/10workEmployment
3/10diversity_3Diversity
4/10paymentsAffluence
4/10directions_transitTransit
2/10homeHome Ownership
5/10trending_upInvestment
3/10psychology
Area Character
PL28 is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £675k, 60% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £675k. Property prices are trending up 19.2% year-on-year.
home £675,904 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
White / British96.8%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.1%
Other / Mixed2.8%
Economic Activity
45%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
Violence and sexual offences189
Other theft61
Anti-social behaviour51
Criminal damage and arson43
Public order27
school Local Schools
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Padstow School
Requires Improvement191 pupils
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St Merryn School
Good149 pupils
storefront Nearby Amenities
hotel
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Padstow Harbour Hotel
- Lelizzick
- St Petroc's Hotel
- The Pig At Harlyn Bay
- Well Parc Hotel
restaurant
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- Nin's Tearooms
- No. 6 Restaurant
- Prawn On The Lawn
- Prideaux Place
- Pucelli's Restaurant
- + 30 more
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Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Stores
fastfood
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Fryer Tuck's Fish And Chips Shop
- The Cornish Bakery
- Chip Ahoys
- MELT
- Spring House
- + 1 more
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Retailers - Other
20 nearby- SPAR
- Padstow Farm Shop
- Padstow Pasty Co.
- Padstow Petrol Station And Shop
- Padstow Tasting Room Limited
- + 15 more
local_bar
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- The Harbour Inn
- The Venue
- Cornish Arms
- Old Custom House Inn/Pescadou Restaurant
- Padstow Social Club
- + 6 more
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Area Profile: PL28 · Data under Open Government Licence