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PL28

PADSTOW

Devon, South West, England

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PL28 is the postcode district for PADSTOW, located in Devon, South West.

Avg price £691,768
1yr change ▼ 10.1%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£691,768

▼ 10.1% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

141% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

2 schools

Broadband Speed

225 Mbps

Property Prices in PL28

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in PL28 is £691,768, which is 79% above the Devon average of £385,452.

Properties in PL28 cost 141.0% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in PL28 have fallen 10.1% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £975,469 101
Semi-detached £419,144 32
Terraced £420,485 72
Flat £711,634 56
All types £691,768 291

5-Year Price History

£596K £638K £680K £723K £765K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in PL28

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, PL28 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
0.5 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in PL28

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

PL28 has 2 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Padstow School Primary Good mi
St Merryn School Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

1

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

583,289

Population

67

Median Age

25%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
25.0%
Private rent
17.0%
Social rent
13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in PL28 are 225.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 77% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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225.0 Mbps

Avg Download

41.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

87%

Superfast Coverage

51%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in PL28 is collected by Plymouth Council. The Band D rate is £2,372/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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PL28 — PADSTOW

Area Summary

PL28 (PADSTOW) offers above-average property prices (£691,768, 141% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 2 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (225 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about PL28 PADSTOW

What is the average house price in PL28 PADSTOW?
The average house price in PL28 (PADSTOW) is £691,768, based on 291 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 141% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 10.1% over the past year.
Is PL28 PADSTOW a safe area to live?
Crime in PL28 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.5 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of PL28 PADSTOW?
The population of PL28 (PADSTOW) is approximately 583,289 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 25% of homes are owner-occupied, 17% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in PL28?
The average broadband download speed in PL28 is 225 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 87% of premises, ultrafast to 51%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in PL28 PADSTOW?
There are 2 schools in or near PL28. 50% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

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