Postcode report
Is PL28 8AA a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About PL28 8AA: area rating, property, schools and local change
PL28 8AA is a postcode in Padstow, Cornwall, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near PL28 8AA, then scores the surrounding small area 55/100 - top 49% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around PL28 8AA are property market signals and safety, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for PL28 8AA is based on Cornwall 008 Census 2021. It covers 6,775 residents, 88 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 46, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 62% owner-occupied, 19% privately rented, 17% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 3/10.
For property prices near PL28 8AA, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the PL28 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £498k from 47 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near PL28 8AA can compare 1 state schools within one mile, including 1 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near PL28 8AA by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near PL28 8AA; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about PL28 8AA
Is PL28 8AA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 55/100 (top 49% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near PL28 8AA?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near PL28 8AA?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for PL28 8AA?
LocaleIQ matched PL28 8AA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in PL28 8AA?
The latest median sold price is £498k based on 47 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around PL28 8AA?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.