Hill Road Wadebridge, Cornwall
2 addresses across 2 postcodes (PL27), about 130 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 27401828.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 A; Band D in Cornwall costs £2,591 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 97% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Roche, about 10.6 km (6.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Coronation Park, is about 310 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 11 to 13 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 2 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Wadebridge & Camel Estuary Practice, about 70 m away.
- People: About 480 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 47% of households owned their home and 31% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 166 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
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 A (40% of about 980 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, WADEBRIDGE (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- The Workshops Brook Road Wadebridge Cornwall PL27 7PB: up to 6 homes, permissioned (220 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
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: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| PL27 7NX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| PL27 7NZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 2 addresses are between 11 m and 13 m above sea level (12 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PL27 7NX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PL27 7NZ | 100% | 97% | 97% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Roche 5,230 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.6 km (6.6 miles) |
| Bugle 6,530 journeys in 2024–25 | 13 km (8.1 miles) | |
| Bodmin Parkway 305,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 14.4 km (9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 17 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bus Station Wadebridge | 140 m |
| Ferry terminal | Rock Padstow Ferry Landing | 7.2 km (4.5 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Piggy Lane car park | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Evolt Network | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cornwall Airport Newquay NQY | 14 km (8.7 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 144 km (89 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wadebridge & Camel Estuary Practice | 70 m |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Day Lewis Pharmacy | 90 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wadebridge Dental Care | 340 m |
| Hospital | Bodmin Hospital Utc | 8.2 km (5.1 miles) |
| Police station | Devon and Cornwall Police - Bodmin Police Hub | 10.9 km (6.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Wadebridge, Old Railway Site Cashzone | 310 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Coronation Park 3.4 ha | 310 m |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 680 m² | 230 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.7 ha | 200 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.9 ha | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 3.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Late medieval and 19th century bridge at Wadebridge, a scheduled monument, 350 m north. 27 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Late medieval and 19th century bridge at Wadebridge | Scheduled monument | 350 m north |
| Wadebridge Bridge | Listed building, Grade II* | 370 m north |
| Dovecote 90m SSE of Trevanion House | Scheduled monument | 500 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Bowl barrow 200m north east of Gonvena House | Scheduled monument | 860 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hawke's Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Little Trevorder Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) south |
| Treraven Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Penance Wood | Wood | 1.7 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Belingick Hill | Hill | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) south |
| Cant Cove | Tidal water | 4.4 km (2.8 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.4 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 2 |
1 of the street's 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Breock Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 530 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Wadebridge Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wadebridge School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Dec 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Supermarket PL27 7DA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 120 m | 5 Very good | 3 Dec 2024 |
| Granny Wobbly's Fudge Pantry PL27 7AD | Retailers - other | 130 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jul 2023 |
| Off The Hook PL27 7NS | Retailers - other | 170 m | 5 Very good | 24 Oct 2025 |
| Rhubarb And Bloom PL27 7NS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 m | 5 Very good | 6 Oct 2023 |
| Maison Ca Phe PL27 7NS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 5 Very good | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Concern Wadebridge PL27 7BX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 5 Very good | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Millies By The Bridge PL27 7AD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jun 2026 |
| The Butchers Bakehouse PL27 7NS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Cheese At Wadebridge PL27 7NB | Manufacturers/packers | 190 m | 5 Very good | 10 Mar 2025 |
| Wadebridge Tandoori PL27 7LZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 5 Very good | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Wadebridge Country Market PL27 7AG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 4 Good | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Pizza Shop PL27 7NB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 m | 4 Good | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Foodie By Tims Place PL27 7QN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 23 May 2025 |
| Le Snack PL27 7NW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Spice Guru PL27 7ND | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 5 Very good | 6 Oct 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 82 |
| Other theft | 21 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 |
| Shoplifting | 16 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 |
| Public order | 8 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near The Platt (65); On or near Fairpark Road (26); On or near Parking Area (21); On or near Queens Park (20); On or near Southern Way (12).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 47% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 28% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 31% | 17% |
| Private rented | 20% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 25% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 21% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 55% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 19% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 52% | 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) | 31% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 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
- Food hygiene ratings Wadebridge Tandoori (restaurant/cafe/canteen, PL27 7LZ) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 23 October 2026) found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Beech Close · St Marys Field · New Park Road · Trevanion Road · Fairpark Road · Guineaport Road · Jubilee Road · New Park · The Platt · Southern Way · Polmorla Walk · Fernleigh Lane
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.