PL28 8AB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Duke Street, 0.1km from Padstow in Padstow. Administratively it sits within Padstow ward and the North Cornwall constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in PL28, PL28 8AB offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An established, mature community with an average age of 56 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 72% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £408k.
Census 2021 statistics for PL28 8AB are sourced from Output Area E00182749 (shared with 35 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DUKE STREET, PL28 8AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DUKE STREET, PL28 8AB.
219
56
£ 42,000 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL28 8AB represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
PL28 8AB is a settled retirement community — average age 56, 72% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £408k reflects the demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL28 8AB. The average age is 56.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 445,000
2 sales · Mean £ 445,000
Flat
£ 299,999
4 sales · Mean £ 319,999
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL28 8AB has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Padstow School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Cornish Pasty Co.0.1 km
- SPAR0.0 km
- Padstow Pasty Co.0.1 km
- Padstow Tasting Room Limited0.0 km
- Roly's Fudge Pantry0.0 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- St Petroc's Hotel0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Old Custom House Inn/Pescadou Restaurant0.5 km
- Padstow Social Club0.3 km
- The Golden Lion0.1 km
- The London Inn0.1 km
- The Old Ship Hotel0.0 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Bintwo0.5 km
- Burgers And Fish0.1 km
- Cherry Blossom0.1 km
- Cherry Trees Coffee House0.1 km
- Crib Box Cafe0.5 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Stores0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- The Cornish Bakery0.0 km
- Chip Ahoys0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Roche15.7 km
- St Columb Road15.9 km
- Quintrell Downs16.6 km
Bus Stops
- New Street0.2 km
- Padstow Ferry Landing0.2 km
- Padstow Ferry Landing0.2 km
- New Street0.2 km
- Padstow Ferry Landing0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL288AB · Data under Open Government Licence