PL28 8AY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Church Lane, 0.1km from Padstow in Padstow. Administratively it sits within Padstow ward and the North Cornwall constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, PL28 8AY 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £549k, down 26.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PL28 8AY are sourced from Output Area E00095721 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHURCH LANE, PL28 8AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH LANE, PL28 8AY.
176
58
£ 42,000 /yr
26%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL28 8AY 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 8AY 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. Property prices are trending down 26.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL28 8AY. 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
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 605,000
6 sales · Mean £ 586,666
Semi-Detached
£ 500,000
3 sales · Mean £ 458,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL28 8AY has low crime rates — 20 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.0.2 km
- SPAR0.1 km
- Padstow Pasty Co.0.2 km
- Padstow Tasting Room Limited0.1 km
- Roly's Fudge Pantry0.1 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- St Petroc's Hotel0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Old Custom House Inn/Pescadou Restaurant0.5 km
- Padstow Social Club0.2 km
- The Golden Lion0.1 km
- The London Inn0.1 km
- The Old Ship Hotel0.2 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Bintwo0.5 km
- Burgers And Fish0.2 km
- Cherry Blossom0.1 km
- Cherry Trees Coffee House0.2 km
- Crib Box Cafe0.5 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Stores0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- The Cornish Bakery0.2 km
- Chip Ahoys0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Roche15.7 km
- St Columb Road15.8 km
- Quintrell Downs16.5 km
Bus Stops
- New Street0.2 km
- New Street0.2 km
- School Hill0.2 km
- School Hill0.2 km
- Subway0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PL288AY · Data under Open Government Licence