Dolphin Port Isaac, Cornwall
28 addresses across 2 postcodes (PL29), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 27403538.
- Energy: 19 homes have an energy certificate (D: 2, E: 7, F: 6, G: 4).
- Flood: 29 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Cornwall costs £2,591 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Roche, about 19.3 km (12 miles) away in a straight line.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 2.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 8 to 22 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 28 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Port Isaac Surgery, about 520 m (0.3 miles) away.
- People: About 240 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 81% of households owned their home and 42% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 7 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
19 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 92 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (11); House, detached (2); House, semi-detached (2). Built: before 1900 (19). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (12); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (8 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Cornwall in 2026-27: Band D £2,591 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,727 | £2,015 | £2,303 | £2,591 | £3,167 | £3,742 | £4,318 | £5,182 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (27% of about 1,270 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, PORT ISAAC (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 50.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- 10, FORE STREET, grade II
- 13 AND 15, MIDDLE STREET, grade II
- 17, MIDDLE STREET, grade II
- 21, MIDDLE STREET, grade II
- 22, DOLPHIN STREET, grade II
- 26 Fore Street, grade II
- 27, MIDDLE STREET, grade II
- 28, DOLPHIN STREET, grade II
- 28, FORE STREET, grade II
- 30, FORE STREET, grade II
- 32, DOLPHIN STREET, grade II
- 4, ROSE HILL, grade II
- 7, DOLPHIN STREET, grade II
- 9, DOLPHIN STREET, grade II
- BEACH COTTAGE, grade II
- BEACH VIEW, grade II
- CASTLE COTTAGE, grade II
- CLOAM COTTAGE, grade II
- COSY COTT, grade II
- DOLPHIN HOUSE, grade II
- EVERGREEN, grade II
- FISH ORCADES SHOP, grade II
- FUCHSIA COTTAGE, grade II
- GOLDEN LION INN, grade II
- GREENGATES, grade II
- HARBOUR CAFE, grade II
- HARBOUR SIDE THE HARBOUR SHOP, grade II
- HAVEN COTTAGE, grade II
- HILL COTTAGE, grade II
- HOMELANES, grade II
And 20 more.
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 12 November 2026: BT, Utility asset works, road closure, on the footpath (major (paa) works)
- 12 November 2026: BT, Utility asset works, road closure, on the footpath (major works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 21 addresses are in areas at high risk, 8 at medium risk and 11 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 17 homes the Environment Agency counts, 9 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 4 low and 0 very low.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 2. Zone 2 is between 0.1% and 1% a year from rivers (0.1% and 0.5% from the sea), ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| PL29 3RJ | not in 2 or 3 | 6 / 6 / 8 | unlikely |
| PL29 3RH | zone 2 | 15 / 2 / 3 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 28 addresses are between 8 m and 22 m above sea level (14 m on average); the ground rises about 14 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PL29 3RH | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| PL29 3RJ | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Roche 5,230 journeys in 2024–25 | 19.3 km (12 miles) |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Co Op Port Isaac | 210 m |
| Ferry terminal | Rock Padstow Ferry Landing | 8.5 km (5.3 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Parking space on The Terrace, PL29 | 360 m |
| EV charging points | Roam Charging Station | 5.9 km (3.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cornwall Airport Newquay NQY | 20.5 km (13 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 138 km (85 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Port Isaac Surgery | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Boots | 8.5 km (5.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Park Chambers Dental Surgery | 8.4 km (5.2 miles) |
| Hospital | Bodmin Hospital Utc | 14.8 km (9.2 miles) |
| Police station | Devon and Cornwall Police - Bodmin Police Hub | 16.7 km (10 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Port Isaac | 220 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,200 m² | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.4 ha | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Long Cross, an early Christian memorial stone and medieval wayside cross, and a post-medieval guide post 400m north of Trelights, a scheduled monument, 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west. 105 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Long Cross, an early Christian memorial stone and medieval wayside cross, and a post-medieval guide post 400m north of Trelights | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Bowl barrow 200m south east of Scarnor Point | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Haven | Tidal water | 270 m north-west |
| Silvershell Gug | Tidal water | 300 m north-west |
| Gey's Gug | Tidal water | 390 m north-east |
| Port Gaverne | Bay | 470 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Main Head | Headland | 570 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Reedy Cliff | Cliff or slope | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 2.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 27 | 28 |
1 of the street's 28 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Cornwall: see them on the Cornwall page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Isaac Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Knight Fish Merchant PL29 3RB | Retailers - other | 60 m | 5 Very good | 24 Apr 2026 |
| The Old School Hotel & Restaurant PL29 3RB | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 60 m | 5 Very good | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Nicki B's PL29 3RB | Retailers - other | 60 m | 5 Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Just Shellfish PL29 3RB | Retailers - other | 60 m | 5 Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| The Mote PL29 3RB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 5 Very good | 29 Aug 2025 |
| Cleaves Cafe And Deli PL29 3RB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 5 Very good | 17 Apr 2025 |
| The Golden Lion PL29 3RB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 60 m | 4 Good | 14 Sep 2026 |
| Outlaw's Fish Kitchen PL29 3RH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jun 2025 |
| Harbour Treats PL29 3RQ | Retailers - other | 110 m | 5 Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| The Slipway Hotel, Bar And Restaurant PL29 3RQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 110 m | 5 Very good | 17 Oct 2025 |
| The Chapel Cafe PL29 3RG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 4 Good | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Port Isaac Fish And Chips PL29 3RE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 5 Very good | 14 Sep 2026 |
| All Aboard PL29 3SB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 4 Good | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Fresh From The Sea PL29 3SB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jul 2026 |
| The Daily Grind PL29 3SB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Church Hill (2); On or near Fore Street (2); On or near Back Hill (2); On or near Rose Hill (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 61 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 41% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 81% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 62% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 18% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 49% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 43% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 44% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 36% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 19% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 54% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 22% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 42% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Roadworks Street works permit: BT: Utility asset works, 12 November 2026 (road closure) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Middle Street · Rose Hill · Fore Street · Church Hill · Roscarrock Hill · New Road · Trewetha Lane · Back Hill · Silvershell View · Tintagel Terrace · Silvershell Road · Overcliff
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.