PL28 8BQ is a safe, established residential area on Raleigh Close, 0.5km from Dinas in Padstow. Administratively it sits within Padstow ward and the North Cornwall constituency.
For families considering a move, PL28 8BQ represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
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, up 65.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PL28 8BQ are sourced from Output Area E00095722 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RALEIGH CLOSE, PL28 8BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RALEIGH CLOSE, PL28 8BQ.
413
44
£ 42,000 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL28 8BQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 64% owner-occupation and average age 44, PL28 8BQ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 65.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL28 8BQ. The average age is 44.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 292,500
23 sales · Mean £ 316,345
Detached
£ 310,000
4 sales · Mean £ 257,500
Semi-Detached
£ 315,000
2 sales · Mean £ 315,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL28 8BQ 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.
school Local Schools
Padstow School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Cornish Pasty Co.0.6 km
- SPAR0.6 km
- Padstow Pasty Co.0.6 km
- Padstow Petrol Station And Shop0.6 km
- Padstow Tasting Room Limited0.6 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- St Petroc's Hotel0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Old Custom House Inn/Pescadou Restaurant0.7 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, Cafe
19 nearby- Bintwo0.7 km
- Burgers And Fish0.6 km
- Cherry Blossom0.6 km
- Cherry Trees Coffee House0.7 km
- Craftworks Padstow0.7 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Stores0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- The Cornish Bakery0.7 km
- Chip Ahoys0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Columb Road15.3 km
- Roche15.4 km
- Quintrell Downs16.0 km
Bus Stops
- Medical Centre0.1 km
- Boyd Avenue0.1 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Grenville Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL288BQ · Data under Open Government Licence