PL29 3RS is a safe, established residential area located 0.3km from Port Isaac in Port Isaac. Administratively it sits within Wadebridge West & St Mabyn ward and the North Cornwall constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, PL29 3RS is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for PL29 3RS are sourced from Output Area E00095760 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PL29 3RS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL29 3RS.
263
42
£ 40,600 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL29 3RS 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 56% of tenure in PL29 3RS — 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 PL29 3RS. The average age is 42.0. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL29 3RS has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Port Isaac Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Dennis Knight Fish Merchant0.4 km
- Port Isaac Seafood School0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- The Old School Hotel & Restaurant0.4 km
- Port Gaverne Hotel0.4 km
- The Slipway0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Golden Lion0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Chapel Cafe0.4 km
- Fee's0.4 km
- Fresh From The Sea0.5 km
- Just Shellfish0.4 km
- Noahs Cafe0.4 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Nicki B'S Deli & Bakery0.4 km
- Pengelley's Fish And Chips0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Roche19.1 km
- Bodmin Parkway19.8 km
Bus Stops
- Co Op0.2 km
- Co Op0.2 km
- Port Gaverne Hotel0.4 km
- Port Gaverne Hotel0.4 km
- Central Garage0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: PL293RS · Data under Open Government Licence