PL28 8AR is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.1km from Padstow in Padstow. Administratively it sits within Padstow ward and the North Cornwall constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, PL28 8AR is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An established, mature community with an average age of 58 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 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 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for PL28 8AR are sourced from Output Area E00095721 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PL28 8AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL28 8AR.
176
58
£ 42,000 /yr
26%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL28 8AR 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
PL28 8AR has a significant social housing presence — 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL28 8AR. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL28 8AR has low crime rates — 28 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 Limited0.1 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 Restaurant0.5 km
- Padstow Social Club0.2 km
- The Golden Lion0.0 km
- The London Inn0.0 km
- The Old Ship Hotel0.1 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 Stores0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- The Cornish Bakery0.1 km
- Chip Ahoys0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Roche15.7 km
- St Columb Road15.8 km
- Quintrell Downs16.6 km
Bus Stops
- New Street0.2 km
- New Street0.2 km
- School Hill0.3 km
- School Hill0.3 km
- Padstow Ferry Landing0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PL288AR · Data under Open Government Licence