PL28 8DT is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.3km from Padstow in Padstow. Administratively it sits within Padstow ward and the North Cornwall constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, PL28 8DT is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 58 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for PL28 8DT are sourced from Output Area E00095721 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PL28 8DT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL28 8DT.
176
58
£ 42,000 /yr
26%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL28 8DT 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
Social renting makes up 60% of tenure in PL28 8DT — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 8DT. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL28 8DT has low crime rates — 22 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
10 nearby- Cornish Pasty Co.0.3 km
- SPAR0.3 km
- Padstow Pasty Co.0.3 km
- Padstow Petrol Station And Shop1.0 km
- Padstow Tasting Room Limited0.3 km
- + 5 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 Club0.0 km
- The Golden Lion0.2 km
- The London Inn0.2 km
- The Old Ship Hotel0.3 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Bintwo0.4 km
- Burgers And Fish0.3 km
- Cherry Blossom0.3 km
- Cherry Trees Coffee House0.3 km
- Craftworks Padstow1.0 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Stores0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- The Cornish Bakery0.3 km
- Chip Ahoys0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Roche15.5 km
- St Columb Road15.6 km
- Quintrell Downs16.3 km
Bus Stops
- School Hill0.0 km
- School Hill0.0 km
- Subway0.1 km
- New Street0.1 km
- New Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: PL288DT · Data under Open Government Licence