Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

PL28 8DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL28 8DR.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-08 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

188

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 42,000 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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5/10
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2/10
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10/10
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5/10
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5/10
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1/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 60% owner-occupation and average age 48, PL28 8DR has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

PL28 8DR is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Dinas in Padstow. Administratively it sits within Padstow ward and the North Cornwall constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (45% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for PL28 8DR are sourced from Output Area E00095718 (shared with 28 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 8DR. The average age is 47.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 45%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)

PL28 8DR has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are bicycle theft and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Bicycle theft1
Other theft1

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Padstow School

Requires Improvement191 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Stein's Fisheries0.7 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • St Petroc's Hotel0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Old Custom House Inn/Pescadou Restaurant0.7 km
  • Padstow Social Club0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Bintwo0.7 km
  • Craftworks Padstow0.7 km
  • Crib Box Cafe0.7 km
  • Stein's Fish & Chips0.7 km
  • The Seafood Restaurant0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Stores0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Roche14.7 km
  • St Columb Road14.8 km
  • Quintrell Downs15.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Dennis Road0.5 km
  • Dennis Road0.5 km
  • Sarah's Lane0.5 km
  • Sarah's Lane0.5 km