Padstow
Padstow is a town, civil parish and also angling port on the north shore of Cornwall, England, UK. The town is situated on the west financial institution of the River Camel estuary around 5 miles (8.0 kilometres) northwest of Wadebridge, 10 miles (16 km) northwest of Bodmin and 10 miles (16 kilometres) northeast of Newquay. The population of Padstow civil parish was 3,162 in the 2001 census, decreasing to 2,993 at the 2011 census. Furthermore an electoral ward with the exact same name exists however expands as for Trevose Head. The population for this ward is 4,434. Traditionally an angling port, Padstow is now a popular vacationer destination. Although some of its former angling fleet stays, it is mainly a yachting haven on a dramatic coastline with few easily accessible harbours. The impact of restaurateur Rick Stein can be seen in the port, and also tourists travel from long distances to eat at his restaurant and also cafés. This has actually led to the community being dubbed "Padstein", by food writers in the British media. However, the boom in the popularity of the port has actually created house price rising cost of living both in the port as well as surrounding areas, as people get homes to reside in, or as 2nd or vacation homes. This has actually implied considerable numbers of residents can not pay for to buy property in the location, with costs typically more than 10 times the average salary of around £ 15,000. This has actually caused a population decrease. Plans to develop a skatepark in Padstow have actually been recommended as well as funds are being increased to develop this at the Recreation Ground (Wheal Jubilee Parc).
