PADSTOW PARISH

Introduction

Padstow (; Cornish: Lannwedhenek) is a town, civil parish and fishing port on the north coast of Cornwall, England. The town is situated on the west bank of the River Camel estuary approximately 5 miles (8.0 km) northwest of Wadebridge, 10 miles (16 km) northwest of Bodmin and 10 miles (16 km) northeast of Newquay. The population of Padstow civil parish was 3,162 in the 2001 census, reducing to 2,993 at the 2011 census. In addition an electoral ward with the same name exists but extends as far as Trevose Head. The population for this ward is 4,434The geology of the low plateau south of Padstow has resulted in such features as Tregudda Gorge where erosion along the faultline has caused sheer cliffs to form; and the Marble Cliffs which have alternating black and white strata. The Round Hole is a collapsed sea cave.

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Parish Information

Parish statistics

Area	1,482 hectares
Population	2,671 ⁽²⁰²¹⁾
Density	180 people/km²
Mean age	46.7
Ward	Padstow
District	Cornwall
Postcodes	PL27, PL28
ONS ID	E04011500

Council

Contact details for Padstow Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.

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Education

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Business

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Planning

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Property

Price paid data for all property sold in Padstow Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.

Heritage

Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Padstow Parish.

Local News

Cornwall planning: Proposal for 'village' of 46 holiday homes near Padstow

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Cornwall planning: Proposal for 'village' of 46 holiday homes near Padstow

Published: 23rd Apr 2024

Artist's Home & Studio For Sale In Padstow, Cornwall

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Artist's Home & Studio For Sale In Padstow, Cornwall

Published: 12th Apr 2024

Cornwall planning: Proposal for 'village' of 46 holiday homes near Padstow

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Cornwall planning: Proposal for 'village' of 46 holiday homes near Padstow

Published: 23rd Apr 2024