Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

SARAHS CLOSE, PL28 8BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SARAHS CLOSE, PL28 8BJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

277

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 42,000 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: PL28 8BJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10
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8/10
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2/10
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4/10
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6/10
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2/10
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3/10
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3/10
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3/10
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Area Character

PL28 8BJ has a significant social housing presence — 47% 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL28 8BJ is a safe, established residential area on Sarahs Close, 0.5km from Dinas in Padstow. Administratively it sits within Padstow ward and the North Cornwall constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, PL28 8BJ is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 25% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £310k.

Census 2021 statistics for PL28 8BJ are sourced from Output Area E00095726 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL28 8BJ. The average age is 42.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.4%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 310,000

1 sales · Mean £ 310,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

PL28 8BJ has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences22
Other theft6
Criminal damage and arson5
Other crime4
Public order3

school Local Schools

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Padstow School

Requires Improvement191 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Cornish Pasty Co.0.7 km
  • SPAR0.6 km
  • Padstow Pasty Co.0.7 km
  • Padstow Petrol Station And Shop0.7 km
  • Padstow Tasting Room Limited0.7 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • St Petroc's Hotel0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Old Custom House Inn/Pescadou Restaurant0.6 km
  • Padstow Social Club0.4 km
  • The Golden Lion0.6 km
  • The London Inn0.6 km
  • The Old Ship Hotel0.7 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • Bintwo0.6 km
  • Burgers And Fish0.6 km
  • Cherry Blossom0.6 km
  • Cherry Trees Coffee House0.7 km
  • Craftworks Padstow0.6 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Stores0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • The Cornish Bakery0.7 km
  • Chip Ahoys0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Columb Road15.3 km
  • Roche15.3 km
  • Quintrell Downs16.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Boyd Avenue0.1 km
  • Medical Centre0.1 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • P&R0.3 km