Area Info for Wadebridge (Cornwall)

Wadebridge (Cornwall, UK)

Wadebridge is a historic town located in Cornwall, England. It is situated on the River Camel, approximately 12 miles (19 km) north of Truro and about 8 miles (13 km) southwest of Bodmin. The town serves as a key local centre and is known for its picturesque setting and rich history.

History and Heritage

Wadebridge has a long history dating back to medieval times. The name is believed to derive from the Old English words "Wade" (ford) and "bridge," indicating the town's origins around a crossing point over the River Camel. The town has retained much of its historical charm, with several old buildings and landmarks.

Geography and Environment

The town is located within the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), offering scenic landscapes and access to outdoor activities. The River Camel provides opportunities for boating, fishing, and riverside walks. The surrounding countryside features rolling hills and farmland.

Economy and Community

Wadebridge has a vibrant community with local shops, markets, and services. Historically, the economy was based on agriculture and tin mining, but today it benefits from tourism, retail, and small businesses. The town hosts various events and festivals throughout the year, fostering a strong sense of community.

Transport

The town is well-connected by road, with the A39 trunk road passing nearby. Wadebridge also has a railway station on the Bodmin and Wenford Railway, a heritage line that offers scenic train rides. Bus services link Wadebridge to other parts of Cornwall and beyond.

Education and Facilities

Wadebridge offers educational facilities including primary and secondary schools. The town also has healthcare services, recreational facilities, and community centres that support local residents.

Tourist Attractions

Popular attractions include the Camel Trail, a popular cycling and walking route that connects Wadebridge to Padstow and Bodmin. The town is also close to the Eden Project, a renowned visitor attraction featuring large biomes with diverse plant collections. Additionally, the nearby beaches and coastal areas attract visitors seeking outdoor leisure.
Education
School
Wadebridge Primary Academy0.00 miles
Gonvena Hill, Wadebridge, Cornwall, PL27 6BL
Wadebridge School0.19 miles
Gonvena Hill, Wadebridge, Cornwall, PL27 6BU
St Breock Primary School0.60 miles
Tremarren Road, Wadebridge, Cornwall, PL27 7XL
St Mabyn CofE School2.98 miles
St Mabyn, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL30 3BQ
St Kew Community Primary School2.98 miles
St Kew, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL30 3ER
St Minver School3.46 miles
Rock Road, St Minver, Wadebridge, Cornwall, PL27 6QD
St Issey Church of England Primary School3.91 miles
Gardeners Way, St Issey, Wadebridge, Cornwall, PL27 7RN
Port Isaac Community Primary School4.71 miles
Mayfield Road, Port Isaac, Cornwall, PL29 3RT
Nanstallon Community Primary School4.82 miles
Nanstallon, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL30 5JZ
St Tudy CofE Primary School4.96 miles
St Tudy, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL30 3NH
Padstow School5.08 miles
Grenville Road, Padstow, Cornwall, PL28 8EX
St Wenn School5.16 miles
St Wenn, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL30 5PS
Berrycoombe School5.49 miles
Berrycoombe Vale, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL31 2PH
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bodmin5.72 miles
Barn Lane, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL31 1LW
Robartes ACE Academy5.92 miles
23 Barn Lane, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL31 1LU
The Beacon Infant and Nursery School, Bodmin5.99 miles
38 Robartes Road, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL31 1JQ
Health
Clinic
Wadebridge Dental Clinic0.50 miles
Brooklyn, Wadebridge, Cornwall, PL27 7AT
Bodmin Hospital5.44 miles
Boundary Road, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL31 2QT
Bodmin Contraception Clinic5.96 miles
Bodmin Health Centre, Dennison Road, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL31 2LP
Specsavers Hearcare - Cornwall - Bodmin5.99 miles
51 Fore Street, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL31 2JB
Bodmin Share Contraception Clinic5.99 miles
The Chestnuts, 83 Fore Street, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL31 2JB
East Resource Centre6.49 miles
Unit 10, Bodmin Business Centre, Harleigh Road, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL31 1AH
Addaction / Re:Source6.60 miles
Bodmin Business Park, Launceston Road, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL31 2RJ
Trevisker Community Primary School7.10 miles
Warwick Crescent, St. Eval, Wadebridge, Cornwall, PL27 7UD
Outlook South West10.72 miles
2D Restormel Industrial Estate, Liddicoat Road, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0HG
Narrowcliff Surgery12.68 miles
Narrowcliff, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 2QF
Polkyth Leisure Centre12.77 miles
Carlyon Road, St. Austell, Cornwall, PL25 4DB
Doubletrees School12.77 miles
St. Blazey Gate, St. Blazey, Par, Cornwall, PL24 2DS
St Austell Share Contraception Clinic12.78 miles
1 Biddicks Court, St. Austell, Cornwall, PL25 5EW
Specsavers Hearcare - Cornwall - St Austell12.81 miles
39 Fore Street, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 5PY
Addaction12.83 miles
5 Church Street, St. Austell, Cornwall, PL25 4AT
Specsavers Hearcare - Cornwall - Newquay13.06 miles
Newquay & District Hospital, Outpatient Department, Room D, St Thomas Road, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 1RQ
GP
Dr LUNNY & partners0.36 miles
Bridge Medical Centre, Harbour Road, Wadebridge, Cornwall, PL27 7AH
Dr SAITCH & partners (W)0.50 miles
Wadebridge and Camel Estuary Practice, Brooklyn, Wadebridge, Cornwall, PL27 7BS
Dr LUNNY & partners2.88 miles
The Surgery, St Kew Highway, Cornwall, PL30 3ED
Dr SAITCH & partners3.52 miles
Wadebridge and Camel Estuary Practice, Rock Surgery, Rock, Wadebridge,Cornwall, PL27 6PW
Drs Sainsbury, Partington, Mckendrick, Barfield and Garland4.71 miles
The Surgery, Hillson Close, Port Isaac, Cornwall, PL29 3TR
Dr LUNNY & partners4.92 miles
Tregawn, Polzeath, Cornwallge, PL27 6TJ
The Medical Centre4.99 miles
The Medical Centre, Boyd Avenue, Padstow, Cornwall, PL28 8ER
Carnewater Practice - Bodmin5.94 miles
Dennison Road, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL31 2LB
Stillmoor House Medical Practice6.07 miles
Stillmoor House, Bell Lane, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL31 2JJ
Dr LUNNY & partners6.51 miles
The Stables, St Teath, Cornwall, PL30 3JF
Dr LUNNY & partners6.68 miles
Village Hall, Blisland, Cornwall, PL30 4JR
Dr NASH & partner6.80 miles
The Surgery, Brookside, St Breward, Cornwall, PL30 4LN
Dr A Garrod6.80 miles
The Surgery, St Breward, PL30 4LN
St Merryn Surgery7.12 miles
Higher Towan, St Merryn, Cornwall, Padstow, PL28 8NP
Dr Schenk & partners7.83 miles
The Clays Practice, Victoria Road, Roche, St Austell Cornwall, PL26 8JF
St Columb Major Surgery7.93 miles
The Surgery, Trekenning Road, St.Columb Major, Cornwall, TR9 6RR
Hospital
Bodmin NHS Treatment Centre5.44 miles
Boundary Road, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL31 2QT
Newquay Hospital13.06 miles
St. Thomas Road, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 1RQ
St Austell Community Hospital13.72 miles
Porthpean Road, St. Austell, Cornwall, PL26 6AD
Fowey Hospital15.29 miles
Park Road, Fowey, Cornwall, PL23 1EE
Liskeard Community Hospital17.33 miles
Clemo Road, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 3XD
Duchy Hospital20.95 miles
Penventinnie Lane, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3UP
Royal Cornwall Hospital (Treliske)21.05 miles
Treliske, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3LQ
Launceston General Hospital22.05 miles
Link Road, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9JD
Stratton Hospital25.43 miles
Hospital Road, Stratton, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 9BP
Camborne Redruth Community Hospital27.13 miles
Barncoose Terrace, Barncoose, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 3ER
Falmouth Hospital27.65 miles
Trescobeas Road, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 2JA
St Barnabas Hospital28.35 miles
Higher Port View, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 4BU
Holsworthy Hospital29.46 miles
Dobles Lane, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6JQ
Tavistock Community Hospital29.91 miles
Spring Hill, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8LD
Peninsula NHS Treatment Centre32.38 miles
20 Brest Road, Derriford, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5XP
Nuffield Health, Plymouth Hospital32.42 miles
Derriford Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8BG
Pharmacy
Boots0.41 miles
4 Newcourt House, The Platt, Wadebridge, Cornwall, PL27 7AG
Day Lewis Plc0.50 miles
Jubilee Road, Wadebridge, Cornwall, PL27 7AT
Boots4.82 miles
8-10 Market Street, Padstow, Cornwall, PL28 8AL
Day Lewis Plc6.06 miles
17 Dennison Road, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL31 2LL
Boots6.06 miles
34 Fore Street, Bodmin, PL31 2HL
Boots6.07 miles
Unit 5 Bell Lane, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL31 2JL
Asda Pharmacy6.55 miles
Launceston Road, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL31 2AR
Boots7.60 miles
Union Square, St. Columb, Cornwall, TR9 6AP
Roche Pharmacy7.83 miles
1 Victoria Road, Roche, St Austell, Cornwall, Cornwall, PL26 8JF
Boots9.70 miles
25 Market Square, Camelford, Cornwall, PL32 9PD
St Dennis Pharmacy9.83 miles
79 Fore Street, St Dennis, Cornwall, PL26 8AB
Boots10.43 miles
Bath House, Fore Street, Tintagel, Cornwall, PL34 0DA
Mountchase Pharmacy10.71 miles
13 Fore Street, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0BW
Boots12.57 miles
4 Fern Lea Villas, Middleway, St Blazey, Par, Cornwall, PL24 2JG
Middleway Pharmacy12.60 miles
Middleway Surgery, Middleway, St Blazey, Par, Cornwall, PL24 2JL
Narrowcliff Pharmacy12.67 miles
Narrowcliffe Surgery, Narrowcliffe, Newquay, TR7 2PG
Leisure
Park
PENCARROW (Grade II* Listed)3.40 miles
LAMELLEN (Grade II Listed)4.66 miles
PRIDEAUX PLACE (Grade II Listed)5.03 miles
BODMIN BEACON6.08 miles
TREVOSE HEAD8.56 miles
GOSS MOOR8.58 miles
LANHYDROCK (Grade II* Listed)9.05 miles
PENTIRE POINT - WIDEMOUTH11.91 miles
BOCONNOC (Grade II* Listed)12.29 miles
ST NEOT PARISH12.42 miles
TREGREHAN (Grade II* Listed)12.68 miles
TRELOGGAN COMMUNITY PROJECT13.04 miles
PAR BEACH AND ST ANDREWS ROAD13.43 miles
GOLITHA FALLS14.55 miles
MENABILLY (Grade II Listed)15.08 miles
TREWITHEN (Grade II* Listed)16.51 miles
Shop
Groceries
Lidl Wadebridge0.31 miles
Eddystone Road, Wadebridge, PL27 7AL
Co-op Wadebridge0.38 miles
Wadebridge, PL27 7DA
SPAR Wadebridge0.44 miles
Spar, The Platt, Cornwall, PL27 7AE
Londis Pod Stores0.51 miles
61 Egloshayle Road, Wadebridge, PL27 6AE
Tesco Wadebridge (Superstore)1.08 miles
West Hill, Wadebridge, Cornwall, PL27 7HW
SPAR St Kew Filling Station2.88 miles
St Kew Filling Station, St Kew Highway, Cornwall, PL30 3ED
Nisa J & J Wilson2.94 miles
St Minver Holiday Park, St Minver, Wadebridge, Cornwall, PL27 6RR
SPAR Rock3.60 miles
Nursery Stores, The Splatt, Cornwall, PL27 6NW
SPAR Padstow4.86 miles
2, Middle Street, Cornwall, PL28 8AP
Co-op Port Isaac4.88 miles
Port Isaac, PL29 3SD
Tesco Padstow (Superstore)5.02 miles
Sarah`s Ln, Padstow, Cornwall, PL28 8EL
SPAR Polzeath5.14 miles
Spar, The Parade, Cornwall, PL27 6TB
Londis Padstow Petrol Station5.32 miles
Trecerus Industrial Estate, Padstow, PL28 8RW
Cornish Garage5.63 miles
Westheath Avenue, Bodmin Cornwall PL31 1QH
Co-op Bodmin5.76 miles
Bodmin, PL31 1NG
Sainsbury's Bodmin5.76 miles
Dennison Road, Bodmin, PL31 2SS
Transport
Airport
Newquay St Mawgan Airport9.14 miles
Plymouth City Airport32.46 miles
Bus Stop
Wadebridge Sch Gonvena Hill Ent (NE)0.19 miles
Bridge View (E)0.21 miles
Wadebridge School (NE)0.22 miles
Wadebridge Sch Bodieve Rd Ent (NW)0.22 miles
Little Bodieve Caravan Park (NW)0.23 miles
Sports Centre (NW)0.23 miles
Wadebridge School (SW)0.23 miles
Sports Centre (SE)0.24 miles
Little Bodieve Caravan Park (SE)0.24 miles
Methodist Church (SE)0.33 miles
Methodist Church (NW)0.34 miles
Lidl Superstore (SW)0.36 miles
Gonvena Hill (SW)0.37 miles
Bank (SE)0.38 miles
Gonvena Hill (NE)0.39 miles
Lidl Superstore (N)0.39 miles
Ferry Port
Rock Padstow Ferry Landing4.35 miles
Padstow Ferry Landing4.75 miles
Fowey Custom House Quay Ferry Landing15.31 miles
Bodinnick Ferry Landing15.45 miles
Fowey Town Quay Ferry Landing15.60 miles
Fowey Ferry Landing15.65 miles
Polruan Ferry Landing15.91 miles
Mevagissey Ferry Landing17.61 miles
Tolverne Ferry Landing22.28 miles
Philleigh King Harry Ferry Landing22.71 miles
Trelisick Ferry Landing22.76 miles
St Mawes Ferry Landing26.39 miles
Place Ferry Landing26.54 miles
Flushing Falmouth Ferry Landing26.91 miles
Ponsharden Ferry Landing27.10 miles
Falmouth Prince of Wales Pier Ferry Landing27.32 miles
Railway Station
Roche Rail Station7.15 miles
Bugle Rail Station8.60 miles
Bodmin Parkway Rail Station9.16 miles
St Columb Road Rail Station9.73 miles
Luxulyan Rail Station9.87 miles
Lostwithiel Rail Station10.83 miles
Quintrell Downs Rail Station11.82 miles
St Austell Rail Station12.75 miles
Par Rail Station12.83 miles
Newquay Rail Station12.95 miles
Coombe Junction Halt (Rail Station)16.33 miles
Liskeard Rail Station16.82 miles
St Keyne Wishing Well Halt (Rail Station)17.65 miles
Causeland Rail Station18.03 miles
Sandplace Rail Station18.73 miles
Menheniot Rail Station19.80 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (PL27 6B*)
Number of Properties in Catchment366
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
BELAIR, TREVANSON ROAD

WADEBRIDGE
CORNWALL
PL27 7HD		£475,000
2025-05-23
detached
freehold
58, OAK VIEW ROAD

WADEBRIDGE
CORNWALL
PL27 6FH		£307,500
2025-05-14
terraced
freehold
9, OAK VIEW ROAD

WADEBRIDGE
CORNWALL
PL27 6FH		£76,500
2025-05-09
terraced
leasehold
TOWN QUAY (3), HARBOUR ROAD

WADEBRIDGE
CORNWALL
PL27 7AU		£250,000
2025-05-09
flatmaisonette
leasehold
10, WESTCOTT MEADOW

WADEBRIDGE
CORNWALL
PL27 7EX		£330,000
2025-05-09
detached
freehold
TOWN QUAY (22), HARBOUR ROAD

WADEBRIDGE
CORNWALL
PL27 7AU		£272,000
2025-05-02
flatmaisonette
leasehold
5, FERNLEIGH CRESCENT

WADEBRIDGE
CORNWALL
PL27 7JJ		£300,000
2025-05-01
terraced
freehold
2, FERNLEIGH GARDENS

WADEBRIDGE
CORNWALL
PL27 7JL		£110,000
2025-04-29
flatmaisonette
leasehold
RUNNYMEDE, 7, GWENDROCK VILLAS

WADEBRIDGE
CORNWALL
PL27 7AZ		£530,000
2025-03-28
terraced
freehold
2
BODIEVE
WADEBRIDGE
CORNWALL
PL27 6EF		£357,500
2025-03-28
semidetached
freehold
7, TALMENA AVENUE

WADEBRIDGE
CORNWALL
PL27 7RP		£457,000
2025-03-27
detached
freehold
21, GLEN ROAD

WADEBRIDGE
CORNWALL
PL27 7PE		£365,000
2025-03-24
terraced
freehold
10, LANG DRIVE

WADEBRIDGE
CORNWALL
PL27 6FP		£400,000
2025-03-20
detached
freehold
9, LANG DRIVE

WADEBRIDGE
CORNWALL
PL27 6FP		£325,000
2025-03-20
semidetached
freehold
19, FERNLEIGH ROAD

WADEBRIDGE
CORNWALL
PL27 7AX		£390,000
2025-03-03
terraced
freehold
TREGLYN, GUINEAPORT ROAD

WADEBRIDGE
CORNWALL
PL27 7BW		£215,000
2025-01-17
terraced
freehold
MUDDLEWOOD
GONVENA
WADEBRIDGE
CORNWALL
PL27 6DP		£900,000
2024-11-15
detached
freehold
32, HIGHER WHITEROCK

WADEBRIDGE
CORNWALL
PL27 7DU		£221,000
2025-03-24
terraced
freehold
CHESTERTON COURT (FLAT 9), WEST HILL

WADEBRIDGE
CORNWALL
PL27 7EP		£170,000
2025-03-14
flatmaisonette
leasehold
79, TALMENA AVENUE

WADEBRIDGE
CORNWALL
PL27 7RR		£340,000
2025-03-03
detached
freehold
13, RIVENDELL

WADEBRIDGE
CORNWALL
PL27 7JN		£290,000
2025-02-28
terraced
freehold
25, THE CULVERY

WADEBRIDGE
CORNWALL
PL27 7DX		£400,000
2025-02-21
detached
freehold
10, BRADFORDS QUAY

WADEBRIDGE
CORNWALL
PL27 6QQ		£470,000
2025-02-21
flatmaisonette
leasehold
8, WESTCOTT

WADEBRIDGE
CORNWALL
PL27 7HG		£355,000
2025-02-20
detached
freehold
2, NEW PARK

WADEBRIDGE
CORNWALL
PL27 7PL		£425,000
2025-02-14
semidetached
freehold
9, FERNLEIGH ROAD

WADEBRIDGE
CORNWALL
PL27 7AX		£480,000
2025-02-10
terraced
freehold
TREWENAND, TREVANSON ROAD

WADEBRIDGE
CORNWALL
PL27 7HD		£425,000
2025-02-10
detached
freehold
FLAT 8, BELMONT COURT

WADEBRIDGE
CORNWALL
PL27 7HL		£195,000
2025-02-06
flatmaisonette
leasehold
8, MARKET PLACE

WADEBRIDGE
CORNWALL
PL27 7FG		£135,000
2025-01-13
flatmaisonette
leasehold
30, RIVENDELL

WADEBRIDGE
CORNWALL
PL27 7JN		£270,000
2024-12-20
terraced
freehold
3, TWO TREES ESTATE

WADEBRIDGE
CORNWALL
PL27 7PF		£405,000
2024-11-29
detached
freehold
FLAT 1, FOUNDRY COURT

WADEBRIDGE
CORNWALL
PL27 7QN		£173,000
2024-10-04
flatmaisonette
leasehold
31, WELLINGTON PLACE

WADEBRIDGE
CORNWALL
PL27 7BQ		£212,000
2024-09-20
semidetached
freehold
27, THE CULVERY

WADEBRIDGE
CORNWALL
PL27 7DX		£700,000
2024-09-19
detached
freehold
THORNCLIFFE (FLAT 3), FERNLEIGH ROAD

WADEBRIDGE
CORNWALL
PL27 7BB		£163,000
2024-08-29
flatmaisonette
leasehold
5, TRENEAGUE PARK

WADEBRIDGE
CORNWALL
PL27 7PZ		£310,000
2024-05-29
detached
freehold
48, TALMENA AVENUE

WADEBRIDGE
CORNWALL
PL27 7RR		£355,000
2025-01-20
detached
freehold
1, MAYMAR TERRACE

WADEBRIDGE
CORNWALL
PL27 7EB		£435,000
2025-01-16
semidetached
freehold
TREBUR HOUSE (FLAT 4), CHAPEL LANE

WADEBRIDGE
CORNWALL
PL27 7NJ		£245,000
2025-01-10
flatmaisonette
leasehold
51, BRADFORDS QUAY

WADEBRIDGE
CORNWALL
PL27 6QQ		£320,000
2025-01-09
flatmaisonette
leasehold
18, TALMENA AVENUE

WADEBRIDGE
CORNWALL
PL27 7RR		£397,250
2024-12-20
detached
freehold
THE COTTAGE, GUINEAPORT ROAD

WADEBRIDGE
CORNWALL
PL27 7BW		£46,252
2024-12-06
terraced
freehold
HOMELEIGH, GUINEAPORT ROAD

WADEBRIDGE
CORNWALL
PL27 7BW		£42,717
2024-12-06
terraced
freehold
19, GUINEAPORT PARC

WADEBRIDGE
CORNWALL
PL27 7BY		£267,500
2024-11-29
semidetached
freehold
10 (FLAT 2), MOLESWORTH STREET

WADEBRIDGE
CORNWALL
PL27 7DA		£84,950
2024-11-08
flatmaisonette
leasehold
21, EGLOSHAYLE ROAD

WADEBRIDGE
CORNWALL
PL27 6AD		£593,000
2024-10-14
semidetached
freehold
19, WHITEROCK CLOSE

WADEBRIDGE
CORNWALL
PL27 7EF		£480,000
2024-10-01
detached
freehold
PRENN REDEN, WELLINGTON PLACE

WADEBRIDGE
CORNWALL
PL27 7BH		£350,000
2024-08-19
detached
freehold
16, BRADFORDS QUAY

WADEBRIDGE
CORNWALL
PL27 6QQ		£295,000
2024-08-09
flatmaisonette
leasehold
1, LANG DRIVE

WADEBRIDGE
CORNWALL
PL27 6FP		£250,000
2024-07-25
flatmaisonette
freehold
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