Town Pop. 1,735

Living in Padstow: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Padstow comes out at 43/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Lifestyle is where Padstow most outperforms the national norm: 36/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Broadband falls furthest short: 30/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Padstow places 3rd of 5 in the PL28 postcode district. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (88). Below 30/100: schools (15), transport (23) and healthcare (28). Wider context for the surrounding area: PL28 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
88
99.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 81 crimes
↑ 40% above national average
Other theft 21 crimes
↑ 95% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 19 crimes
↑ 62% above national average
Public order 16 crimes
↑ 42% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 13 crimes
↓ 51% below national average
other 22 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Percy Mews 18 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 12 crimes
  3. 3 Strand Street 8 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
73
Air Quality NO₂ 2.5 · PM2.5 4.9 · PM10 9.6 µg/m³
81
Green Space 55
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
15
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Padstow SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
28
A&E departmentsBodmin Hospital9.6 mi
The Duchy Hospital19.4 mi
Royal Cornwall Hospital19.5 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks73.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs79.6%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,534 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
30
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
74.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
74.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
92.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 96 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
46
Employment rate53.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.2%Unemployed2%Retired31.1%Student2.7%Other inactive11.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial29.8%Skilled & technical39.8%Routine & elementary30.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16%Level 3 (A levels)16.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.4%Apprenticeship7.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership59.8%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
30
Council tax Cornwall · 2026-27
A £1,727
B £2,015
C £2,303
D £2,591
E £3,167
F £3,743
G £4,318
H £5,182
Energy South West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
23
Roche 9.6 mi
St. Columb Road 9.6 mi
Quintrell Downs 10 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
36
Pubs & Bars Ample 12
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 21
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Ample 68
Takeaways Adequate 4
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £363,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Terraced
£289k £438k £591k £740k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Trevone 46 1.5 mi away ⇄
Rock (Cornwall) 36 1.8 mi away ⇄
St Merryn 37 2.3 mi away ⇄
Polzeath and Trebetherick 35 2.4 mi away ⇄
St Ervan 0 2.9 mi away ⇄
Constantine Bay 39 3.2 mi away ⇄
St Eval 43 4.7 mi away ⇄
Wadebridge 46 4.8 mi away ⇄
Egloshayle 55 5.5 mi away ⇄
Port Isaac 34 6.3 mi away ⇄
Mawgan Porth 34 6.3 mi away ⇄
Carloggas 38 7.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Padstow a nice place to live?

Padstow has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Padstow is 43/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Padstow?

Padstow is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 88/100. There were 172 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Padstow?

Among the top-rated schools in Padstow is Padstow School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Padstow in total.

What are house prices like in Padstow?

The current median house price in Padstow is £363,000, around 27% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 48%.

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Postcode districts in Padstow

PL28 40 ⇄

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