PL28 8AQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.2km from Padstow in Padstow. Administratively it sits within Padstow ward and the North Cornwall constituency.
For families considering a move, PL28 8AQ represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Outside of residential hours, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. The 56 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for PL28 8AQ are sourced from Output Area E00182749 (shared with 35 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PL28 8AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL28 8AQ.
219
56
£ 42,000 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL28 8AQ 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
Average age 56, 72% owned. PL28 8AQ is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL28 8AQ. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL28 8AQ has low crime rates — 38 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 Limited0.1 km
- Roly's Fudge Pantry0.1 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 Restaurant0.4 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- Bintwo0.4 km
- Burgers And Fish0.0 km
- Cherry Blossom0.0 km
- Cherry Trees Coffee House0.0 km
- Crib Box Cafe0.4 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
- Roche15.6 km
- St Columb Road15.9 km
- Quintrell Downs16.6 km
Bus Stops
- Padstow Ferry Landing0.2 km
- Padstow Ferry Landing0.2 km
- Padstow Ferry Landing0.2 km
- New Street0.2 km
- New Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL288AQ · Data under Open Government Licence