PL28 8PP is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (PL28) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8PP) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case PL which means Plymouth.
- Postal District. In our case PL28.
- Postal Sector. In our case PL28 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case PP.
The regional mail center for the post area PL is the South West Distribution Centre, which is located at Western Approach, Distribution Park, Severn Beach, BRISTOL, BS35 4GG.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the PL28 8PP postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 19 individuals call the PL28 8PP postcode their home.
PL28 8PP is within the village of St. Merryn.
The PL28 8PP postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
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Contact Me| Property Type | Percentage |
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| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for PL28 8PP
The telephone area code for PL28 8PP is 01841 Padstow.
Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 50.5119632777 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -5.01044079123 |
Retail and Shopping near PL28 8PP
Street
Town
Locality
Distance (Miles)
Central Postcode
Directions on Google Maps
PADSTOW
ST MERRYN
1.29
PL28 8NF
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NEWQUAY
MAWGAN PORTH
3.39
TR8 4BA
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MIDDLE STREET
PADSTOW
3.70
PL28 8AP
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LANADWELL STREET
PADSTOW
3.70
PL28 8AN
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Nearest Town
Distance (Miles)
Direction
Bearing
Padstow
3.70
NE
56.05
St Columb Major
6.16
SSE
150.04
Newquay
7.50
SSW
204.93
Wadebridge
7.68
E
87.72
Bodmin
13.21
ESE
102.20
Camelford
16.49
ENE
62.09
Truro
17.28
S
185.96
Fowey
20.59
SE
126.33
Hayle
29.05
SW
218.82
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Porthcothan (Beach)
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
Average Mbps 24.000 Median Mbps 15.000 Maximum Mbps 79.740
PL28 8PP has an average download speed of 24 Megabits per second (Mbps).
441 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
5% of postcodes (55,773) have slower broadband speeds.
95% of postcodes (1,128,427) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
Average Mbps 5.000 Median Mbps 1.400 Maximum Mbps 20.000
PL28 8PP has an average upload speed of 5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
2,494 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
6% of postcodes (73,713) have slower upload speeds.
94% of postcodes (1,108,434) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Primary Schools
St Merryn School
Address: St Merryn School, St Merryn, Padstow, Cornwall, PL28 8NP
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: 01841520683
Nearest Dentists
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 18 RIVERSIDE, PADSTOW, CORNWALL, PL28 8BY
Distance: 3.79 miles
Contact: :
FORE STREET (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 53 FORE STREET, ST. COLUMB, CORNWALL, TR9 6RH
Distance: 6.20 miles
Contact: :
GENTLE DENTAL
Address: CASTLE VIEW, 55 HENVER ROAD, NEWQUAY, CORNWALL, TR7 3DH
Distance: 6.82 miles
Contact: :
PORTMAN HEALTHCARE LTD - CORNWALL
Address: 65 MOLESWORTH STREET, WADEBRIDGE, PL27 7DS
Distance: 7.48 miles
Contact: :
GROSVENOR DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 18 GROSVENOR AVENUE, NEWQUAY, CORNWALL, TR7 1BQ
Distance: 7.48 miles
Contact: :
WADEBRIDGE DENTAL CARE
Address: 8 PARK PLACE, WADEBRIDGE, CORNWALL, PL27 7EA
Distance: 7.50 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
BOOTS
Address: THE MARKET, PADSTOW, CORNWALL, PL28 8AL
Distance: 3.74 miles
Contact: tel: 01841 534729
BOOTS
Address: UNION SQUARE, ST. COLUMB, CORNWALL, TR9 6AP
Distance: 6.15 miles
Contact: tel: 01637 880251
DAY LEWIS PHARMACY
Address: 1 CHESTER ROAD, NEWQUAY, CORNWALL, TR7 2RT
Distance: 6.96 miles
Contact: tel: 01637 872589
DAY LEWIS PHARMACY
Address: NARROWCLIFF SURGERY, NARROWCLIFF, NEWQUAY, CORNWALL, TR7 2QF
Distance: 7.04 miles
Contact: tel: 01637 872957
DAY LEWIS PHARMACY
Address: NEWQUAY HEALTH CENTRE, ST. THOMAS ROAD, NEWQUAY, CORNWALL, TR7 1RU
Distance: 7.49 miles
Contact: tel: 01637 851844
BOOTS
Address: 15 BANK STREET, NEWQUAY, CORNWALL, TR7 1DH
Distance: 7.54 miles
Contact: tel: 01637 872014
Nearest Opticians
HUXTER & DAVY OPTICIANS - PADSTOW
Address: 24 DUKE STREET, PADSTOW, PL28 8AB
Distance: 3.73 miles
Contact: :
SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (NEWQUAY)
Address: 25 EAST STREET, NEWQUAY, TR7 1DN
Distance: 7.43 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (NEWQUAY)
Address: 37 BANK STREET, NEWQUAY, CORNWALL, TR7 1DJ
Distance: 7.52 miles
Contact: :
SANDERS OPTICIANS
Address: 53 MOLESWORTH STREET, WADEBRIDGE, CORNWALL, PL27 7DR
Distance: 7.54 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (BODMIN)
Address: 51 FORE STREET, BODMIN, CORNWALL, PL31 2JB
Distance: 12.96 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (BODMIN)
Address: 12 FORE STREET, BODMIN, CORNWALL, PL31 2HQ
Distance: 13.09 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
ST MERRYN SURGERY
Address: ST. MERRYN, PADSTOW, CORNWALL, PL28 8NP
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: :
PETROC GROUP PRACTICE
Address: THE MEDICAL CENTRE, BOYD AVENUE, PADSTOW, PL28 8ER
Distance: 3.41 miles
Contact: tel: 01637 880359
PADSTOW
Address: THE MEDICAL CENTRE, BOYD AVENUE, PADSTOW, CORNWALL, PL28 8ER
Distance: 3.41 miles
Contact: :
ST MINVER
Address: ROCK ROAD, ST. MINVER, WADEBRIDGE, CORNWALL, PL27 6PW
Distance: 5.62 miles
Contact: :
POLZEATH
Address: THE SURGERY, TREGAWN, POLZEATH, CORNWALL, PL27 6TJ
Distance: 5.76 miles
Contact: :
NARROWCLIFF SURGERY
Address: NARROWCLIFF, NEWQUAY, CORNWALL, TR7 2QF
Distance: 7.04 miles
Contact: tel: 01637 854433
Transport Links
Train Stations
Distances are as the crow flies.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
Westminster Constituency North Cornwall Member or Parliament 
Ben Maguire Contact Details Contact Ben Maguire Political Party Liberal Democrat
Where can I find out where the nearest Library is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Cornwall council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Libraries - Cornwall Council
House Sales
Yearly House Sales
Year High Low Average Sales 2018 £700,000 £700,000 £700,000 1 2019 £420,999 £420,999 £420,999 1 2020 £395,000 £395,000 £395,000 1 2021 £401,000 £401,000 £401,000 1
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Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
Popular Supermarkets near PL28 8PP Supermarket Distance Directions Tesco, Sarahs Lane, PADSTOW, PL28 8EL 5.71 miles Directions to Tesco Aldi, Cliff Road, Newquay, TR7 1SW 11.64 miles Directions to Aldi Asda, Oakleigh Terrace, NEWQUAY, TR7 1RN 11.82 miles Directions to Asda Sainsburys, Alma Place, NEWQUAY, TR7 1NF 12.12 miles Directions to Sainsburys Lidl, Treloggan Road, NEWQUAY, TR7 2BB 12.73 miles Directions to Lidl
What Popular Restaurants are near?
Burger King Restaurants near PL28 8PP Burger King Distance Directions 4-5 Station Approach, Cliff Road, Newquay, TR7 2NG 7.28 miles Directions to 4-5 Station Approach, Cliff Road 4 Kenwyn Street, Truro, TR1 3DJ 17.29 miles Directions to 4 Kenwyn Street
Mcdonald's Restaurants near PL28 8PP Mcdonald's Distance Directions McDonald's, Treloggan Road, NEWQUAY, TR7 2BB 7.91 miles Directions to McDonald's, Treloggan Road, NEWQUAY, TR7 2BB McDonald's, Penhale, Fraddon, ST. COLUMB, TR9 6NA 9.67 miles Directions to McDonald's, Penhale, Fraddon, ST. COLUMB, TR9 6NA McDonald's, Victoria, Roche, ST. AUSTELL, PL26 8UF 10.41 miles Directions to McDonald's, Victoria, Roche, ST. AUSTELL, PL26 8UF McDonald's, Bodmin Retail Park, Launceston Rd, Bodmin PL31 2AP 13.72 miles Directions to McDonald's, Bodmin Retail Park, Launceston Rd, Bodmin PL31 2AP
KFC Restaurants near PL28 8PP Restaurant Distance Directions KFC, Forth An Hellier, BODMIN, PL31 2RW 13.65 miles Directions to KFC Bodmin - Launceston Road KFC, Pentewan Road, ST. AUSTELL, PL25 5BU 15.63 miles Directions to KFC St Austell - Pentewan Road KFC, Gas Lane, Tolvaddon, CAMBORNE, TR14 0BJ 23.09 miles Directions to KFC Camborne - Trevenson Gateway
| Street | Town | Locality | Distance (Miles) | Central Postcode | Directions on Google Maps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PADSTOW | ST MERRYN | 1.29 | PL28 8NF | View on Google Maps | |
| NEWQUAY | MAWGAN PORTH | 3.39 | TR8 4BA | View on Google Maps | |
| MIDDLE STREET | PADSTOW | 3.70 | PL28 8AP | View on Google Maps | |
| LANADWELL STREET | PADSTOW | 3.70 | PL28 8AN | View on Google Maps |
| Nearest Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Padstow | 3.70 | NE | 56.05 |
| St Columb Major | 6.16 | SSE | 150.04 |
| Newquay | 7.50 | SSW | 204.93 |
| Wadebridge | 7.68 | E | 87.72 |
| Bodmin | 13.21 | ESE | 102.20 |
| Camelford | 16.49 | ENE | 62.09 |
| Truro | 17.28 | S | 185.96 |
| Fowey | 20.59 | SE | 126.33 |
| Hayle | 29.05 | SW | 218.82 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Porthcothan (Beach)
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 24.000 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 15.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 79.740 |
PL28 8PP has an average download speed of 24 Megabits per second (Mbps).
441 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
5% of postcodes (55,773) have slower broadband speeds.
95% of postcodes (1,128,427) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 5.000 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 1.400 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
PL28 8PP has an average upload speed of 5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
2,494 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
6% of postcodes (73,713) have slower upload speeds.
94% of postcodes (1,108,434) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Primary Schools
St Merryn School
Address: St Merryn School, St Merryn, Padstow, Cornwall, PL28 8NP
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: 01841520683
Nearest Dentists
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 18 RIVERSIDE, PADSTOW, CORNWALL, PL28 8BY
Distance: 3.79 miles
Contact: :
FORE STREET (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 53 FORE STREET, ST. COLUMB, CORNWALL, TR9 6RH
Distance: 6.20 miles
Contact: :
GENTLE DENTAL
Address: CASTLE VIEW, 55 HENVER ROAD, NEWQUAY, CORNWALL, TR7 3DH
Distance: 6.82 miles
Contact: :
PORTMAN HEALTHCARE LTD - CORNWALL
Address: 65 MOLESWORTH STREET, WADEBRIDGE, PL27 7DS
Distance: 7.48 miles
Contact: :
GROSVENOR DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 18 GROSVENOR AVENUE, NEWQUAY, CORNWALL, TR7 1BQ
Distance: 7.48 miles
Contact: :
WADEBRIDGE DENTAL CARE
Address: 8 PARK PLACE, WADEBRIDGE, CORNWALL, PL27 7EA
Distance: 7.50 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
BOOTS
Address: THE MARKET, PADSTOW, CORNWALL, PL28 8AL
Distance: 3.74 miles
Contact: tel: 01841 534729
BOOTS
Address: UNION SQUARE, ST. COLUMB, CORNWALL, TR9 6AP
Distance: 6.15 miles
Contact: tel: 01637 880251
DAY LEWIS PHARMACY
Address: 1 CHESTER ROAD, NEWQUAY, CORNWALL, TR7 2RT
Distance: 6.96 miles
Contact: tel: 01637 872589
DAY LEWIS PHARMACY
Address: NARROWCLIFF SURGERY, NARROWCLIFF, NEWQUAY, CORNWALL, TR7 2QF
Distance: 7.04 miles
Contact: tel: 01637 872957
DAY LEWIS PHARMACY
Address: NEWQUAY HEALTH CENTRE, ST. THOMAS ROAD, NEWQUAY, CORNWALL, TR7 1RU
Distance: 7.49 miles
Contact: tel: 01637 851844
BOOTS
Address: 15 BANK STREET, NEWQUAY, CORNWALL, TR7 1DH
Distance: 7.54 miles
Contact: tel: 01637 872014
Nearest Opticians
HUXTER & DAVY OPTICIANS - PADSTOW
Address: 24 DUKE STREET, PADSTOW, PL28 8AB
Distance: 3.73 miles
Contact: :
SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (NEWQUAY)
Address: 25 EAST STREET, NEWQUAY, TR7 1DN
Distance: 7.43 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (NEWQUAY)
Address: 37 BANK STREET, NEWQUAY, CORNWALL, TR7 1DJ
Distance: 7.52 miles
Contact: :
SANDERS OPTICIANS
Address: 53 MOLESWORTH STREET, WADEBRIDGE, CORNWALL, PL27 7DR
Distance: 7.54 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (BODMIN)
Address: 51 FORE STREET, BODMIN, CORNWALL, PL31 2JB
Distance: 12.96 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (BODMIN)
Address: 12 FORE STREET, BODMIN, CORNWALL, PL31 2HQ
Distance: 13.09 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
ST MERRYN SURGERY
Address: ST. MERRYN, PADSTOW, CORNWALL, PL28 8NP
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: :
PETROC GROUP PRACTICE
Address: THE MEDICAL CENTRE, BOYD AVENUE, PADSTOW, PL28 8ER
Distance: 3.41 miles
Contact: tel: 01637 880359
PADSTOW
Address: THE MEDICAL CENTRE, BOYD AVENUE, PADSTOW, CORNWALL, PL28 8ER
Distance: 3.41 miles
Contact: :
ST MINVER
Address: ROCK ROAD, ST. MINVER, WADEBRIDGE, CORNWALL, PL27 6PW
Distance: 5.62 miles
Contact: :
POLZEATH
Address: THE SURGERY, TREGAWN, POLZEATH, CORNWALL, PL27 6TJ
Distance: 5.76 miles
Contact: :
NARROWCLIFF SURGERY
Address: NARROWCLIFF, NEWQUAY, CORNWALL, TR7 2QF
Distance: 7.04 miles
Contact: tel: 01637 854433
Transport Links
Train Stations
Distances are as the crow flies.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
| Westminster Constituency | North Cornwall |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament | |
| Contact Details | Contact Ben Maguire |
| Political Party | Liberal Democrat |
Where can I find out where the nearest Library is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Cornwall council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Libraries - Cornwall CouncilHouse Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | £700,000 | £700,000 | £700,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £420,999 | £420,999 | £420,999 | 1 |
| 2020 | £395,000 | £395,000 | £395,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £401,000 | £401,000 | £401,000 | 1 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2025. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Tesco, Sarahs Lane, PADSTOW, PL28 8EL | 5.71 miles | Directions to Tesco |
| Aldi, Cliff Road, Newquay, TR7 1SW | 11.64 miles | Directions to Aldi |
| Asda, Oakleigh Terrace, NEWQUAY, TR7 1RN | 11.82 miles | Directions to Asda |
| Sainsburys, Alma Place, NEWQUAY, TR7 1NF | 12.12 miles | Directions to Sainsburys |
| Lidl, Treloggan Road, NEWQUAY, TR7 2BB | 12.73 miles | Directions to Lidl |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| 4-5 Station Approach, Cliff Road, Newquay, TR7 2NG | 7.28 miles | Directions to 4-5 Station Approach, Cliff Road |
| 4 Kenwyn Street, Truro, TR1 3DJ | 17.29 miles | Directions to 4 Kenwyn Street |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Treloggan Road, NEWQUAY, TR7 2BB | 7.91 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Treloggan Road, NEWQUAY, TR7 2BB |
| McDonald's, Penhale, Fraddon, ST. COLUMB, TR9 6NA | 9.67 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Penhale, Fraddon, ST. COLUMB, TR9 6NA |
| McDonald's, Victoria, Roche, ST. AUSTELL, PL26 8UF | 10.41 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Victoria, Roche, ST. AUSTELL, PL26 8UF |
| McDonald's, Bodmin Retail Park, Launceston Rd, Bodmin PL31 2AP | 13.72 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Bodmin Retail Park, Launceston Rd, Bodmin PL31 2AP |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Forth An Hellier, BODMIN, PL31 2RW | 13.65 miles | Directions to KFC Bodmin - Launceston Road |
| KFC, Pentewan Road, ST. AUSTELL, PL25 5BU | 15.63 miles | Directions to KFC St Austell - Pentewan Road |
| KFC, Gas Lane, Tolvaddon, CAMBORNE, TR14 0BJ | 23.09 miles | Directions to KFC Camborne - Trevenson Gateway |