Side-by-side comparison of PL26 St. austell and PL28 Padstow covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
PL26 is the more affordable option at £260,176 median vs £450,000 in PL28. PL28 has lower recorded crime (223 vs 1,920 offences over 13 months). Both areas have comparable broadband quality.
| Metric | PL26 St. austell | PL28 Padstow |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £260,176 | £450,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,591 | £2,591 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 1,920 | 223 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 15.2 | 16.3 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 67.5 | 63.7 |
| EPC Median Score | 58.0 | 67.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.