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PL28 8RW

Trecerus Industrial Estate

Padstow

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Detailed insights for PL28 8RW

Overview

Postcode PL28 8RW is located in a rural hamlet, within the Padstow ward of Cornwall in the South West region, and forms part of the Padstow & St Issey area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 35.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Padstow & St Issey is £45,171 per year. The nearest station is St Columb Road, about 9.5 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Wheal Jubilee Parc (Millennium Green).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Padstow & St Issey has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,707 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Padstow & St Issey has a low crime rate, with approximately 35.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8%

Approximately 8.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Padstow & St Issey is £45,171 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PL28 8RW.

Flood risk

No risk

Padstow & St Issey near PL28 8RW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is St Columb Road located about 9.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PL28 8RW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miWheal Jubilee Parc (Millennium Green)SmallWalking directions to Wheal Jubilee Parc (Millennium Green)

Area Profile

Population
187
Population density
17.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.52(-45%)
Other theft
4.63(-18%)
Public order
3.97(-39%)
Other crime
3.31(+101%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.65(-59%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
169
91.35%
Other White
7
3.78%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
1.62%
Irish
3
1.62%
African
1
0.54%
Total population: 185

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
57
34.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
17.68%
Level 3 (A level)
29
17.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
12.2%
No qualifications
15
9.15%
Total 16+ residents: 164

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
34
45.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
22.67%
Owns with a mortgage
11
14.67%
Other forms of private rent
7
9.33%
Social rents from council
6
8%
Total households: 75

Property prices in Padstow

Median price£400,000
Price per sq ft£392
Sales (last 12 months)88
Typical range (middle 50%)£269K – £675K

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 (about £392 per square foot) in Padstow area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £2,499,950.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Padstow over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached35£700,000£462
Flats6£332,500£362
Semi-Detached19£320,000£297
Terraced28£280,000£383

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Padstow

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Padstow.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£447,250£229,500£260,000£242,450
2017£417,500£265,000£216,500£227,500
2018£472,000£375,000£233,500£292,250
2019£517,500£381,625£281,250£262,500
2020£580,000£431,050£230,975£282,500
2021£597,500£160,000£305,475£285,000
2022£650,103£260,000£314,950£296,250
2023£775,000£800,000£329,500£285,000
2024£695,000£372,500£286,000£363,500
2025£675,000£207,500£270,750£280,000
2026£700,000£341,250£277,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Padstow.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Padstow.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£321£242£315£294
2017£322£503£229£310
2018£304£473£276£351
2019£412£603£271£350
2020£390£609£255£348
2021£431£185£280£314
2022£410£365£273£400
2023£422£802£313£374
2024£440£686£305£442
2025£467£279£287£379
2026£352£290£331
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Padstow.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Padstow in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 9 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL28 8RW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL28 8RW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Jun 202544, Polpennic Drive, Padstow, PL28 8FLSemi-DetachedLeasehold£145,000
09 Jun 202514, Polpennic Drive, Padstow, PL28 8FLTerracedFreehold£327,000
25 Mar 202526, Polpennic Drive, Padstow, PL28 8FLDetachedFreehold£800,000
25 Mar 202513, Polpennic Drive, Padstow, PL28 8FLDetachedFreehold£570,000
15 Oct 2025The Old Vicarage, Newquay Road, Padstow, PL28 8RSDetachedFreehold£950,000

Schools

In the PL28 8RW postcode area, located within Padstow & St Issey, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PL28 8RW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryPadstow SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL28 8RW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PL28 8RW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTescoPercy Mews, Cornwall, PL28 8ELWalking directions to Tesco

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cornwall district (2025-26).

Band A£1,640
Band B£1,913
Band C£2,187
Band D£2,460
Band E£3,007
Band F£3,553
Band G£4,100
Band H£4,920

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for PL28 8RW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

James O’Keefe

Padstow - Elected 1 May 2025

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Ben Maguire

North Cornwall - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictCornwallE06000052
Parliamentary ConstituencyNorth CornwallE14001385
WardPadstowE05013317
ParishPadstowE04011500
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Padstow & St IsseyE02003938
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cornwall 008DE01018957
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1991-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PL28 8RW

Is PL28 8RW (Padstow & St Issey) safe?

The area around PL28 8RW records about 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, other theft and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near PL28 8RW?

The median sale price around PL28 8RW in Padstow & St Issey is £400,000 (about £392 per square foot) based on 88 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PL28 8RW?

There is 1 school close to PL28 8RW, including Padstow School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around PL28 8RW?

PL28 8RW scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,707 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PL28 8RW (Padstow & St Issey) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North Cornwall covering PL28 8RW is Ben Maguire (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: James O’Keefe (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.