PL28 8AL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Market Place, 0.1km from Padstow in Padstow. Administratively it sits within Padstow ward and the North Cornwall constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, PL28 8AL is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Average age 58 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £532k.
Census 2021 statistics for PL28 8AL are sourced from Output Area E00095721 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARKET PLACE, PL28 8AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARKET PLACE, PL28 8AL.
176
58
£ 42,000 /yr
26%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL28 8AL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 60% social renting, PL28 8AL is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL28 8AL. The average age is 58.1. 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. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 532,000
1 sales · Mean £ 532,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL28 8AL has low crime rates — 25 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.0.0 km
- SPAR0.1 km
- Padstow Pasty Co.0.0 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 Hotel0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Old Custom House Inn/Pescadou Restaurant0.4 km
- Padstow Social Club0.3 km
- The Golden Lion0.0 km
- The London Inn0.0 km
- The Old Ship Hotel0.1 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Bintwo0.4 km
- Burgers And Fish0.0 km
- Cherry Blossom0.0 km
- Cherry Trees Coffee House0.1 km
- Crib Box Cafe0.4 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Stores0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- The Cornish Bakery0.1 km
- Chip Ahoys0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Roche15.6 km
- St Columb Road15.8 km
- Quintrell Downs16.6 km
Bus Stops
- New Street0.2 km
- New Street0.2 km
- Padstow Ferry Landing0.2 km
- Padstow Ferry Landing0.2 km
- Padstow Ferry Landing0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL288AL · Data under Open Government Licence