PL28 postcode: what it's like to live there
The PL28 district covers Padstow, Wadebridge. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 2 neighbourhoods it covers.
Typical home
£400k
England £300k
Recorded crime
45
per 1,000 residents a year (England 78)
Deprivation
4.9 / 10
average decile, 10 = least deprived
Household income
£33,794
after tax, a year
Gigabit broadband
62%
of homes
Council tax
£2,497
average bill, 2026-27
Walk to a Good+ primary
14 min
typical
Commute
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House prices in PL28
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Detached
£688k
Semi-detached
£320k
Terraced
£280k
Flat
£178k
Primary schools in PL28
- Padstow School · PL28 8EX · Good (2023) · Bottom 45% in England
- St Merryn School · PL28 8NP · Remains Good (2023) · Bottom 47% in England
Secondary schools nearby
- Wadebridge School · PL27 6BU · Standards maintained (2025) · Bottom 49% in England
- Treviglas Academy · TR7 3JA · Good or better in every area (2025) · Bottom 39% in England
- Newquay Tretherras · TR7 3BH · Remains Good (2024) · Top 39% in England
- Bodmin College · PL31 1DD · Requires improvement in some areas (2024) · Bottom 22% in England
- Sir James Smith's School · PL32 9UJ · Remains Good (2022) · Bottom 20% in England
- Brannel School · PL26 7RN · Good (2022) · Bottom 22% in England
Nurseries and pre-schools in PL28
- Outside Tribe · PL28 8JP · Outstanding (Ofsted)
Neighbourhoods in PL28
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of PL28 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Padstow & St Issey | 100% | £400k | Very low | 14 min |
Questions
Where is the PL28 postcode?
PL28 covers 2 neighbourhoods in Padstow, Wadebridge, with 249 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in PL28?
The typical home price across PL28's neighbourhoods is £400k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in PL28?
2 primary and 0 secondary state schools have a PL28 postcode.