Padstow
Padstow is a town, civil parish and also fishing port on the north shore of Cornwall, England, UK. The town is located on the west financial institution of the River Camel estuary about 5 miles (8.0 kilometres) northwest of Wadebridge, 10 miles (16 km) northwest of Bodmin and 10 miles (16 km) northeast of Newquay. The population of Padstow civil parish was 3,162 in the 2001 census, decreasing to 2,993 at the 2011 census. In addition a selecting ward with the same name exists but extends regarding Trevose Head. The population for this ward is 4,434. Typically an angling port, Padstow is currently a preferred tourist location. Although several of its former angling fleet remains, it is generally a yachting sanctuary on a significant coast with few conveniently accessible harbours. The impact of restaurateur Rick Stein can be seen in the port, as well as visitors travel from fars away to eat at his restaurant and cafés. This has actually resulted in the town being called "Padstein", by food writers in the British media. Nevertheless, the boom in the appeal of the port has actually triggered house price rising cost of living both in the port as well as surrounding areas, as people acquire residences to stay in, or as 2nd or vacation homes. This has actually indicated significant numbers of residents can not manage to get residential or commercial property in the location, with costs commonly well over 10 times the typical salary of around £ 15,000. This has actually resulted in a population decrease. Plans to build a skatepark in Padstow have been recommended and funds are being increased to create this at the Recreation Ground (Wheal Jubilee Parc).
