The civil parish of St. Ervan lies in north Cornwall, a few miles inland from the coast around Padstow and within easy reach of Wadebridge. It’s a compact, rural landscape of hedged fields, winding lanes and small wooded pockets, benefitting from proximity to the Camel estuary and the sandy beaches of north Cornwall while remaining notably quiet compared with the busier seaside resorts.
Local life is shaped by farming, a modest level of commuting and the seasonal boost from nearby holiday destinations; the parish is centred on a small, historic church and scattered hamlets, giving it a close‑knit, community feel. Long‑standing field patterns and simple village amenities reflect centuries of rural continuity, and many visitors use St. Ervan as a peaceful base for exploring coastal footpaths and country lanes.
Postcode districts covering St. Ervan
Most populated places nearby
- Redruth 21 miles
- Falmouth 24 miles
- St. Austell 13.3 miles
- Truro 16.3 miles
- Camborne 23.9 miles
- Newquay 6.8 miles
- Bodmin 11.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- St. Ervan Built-up area 1.1 miles
- St. Eval Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Tredinnick Built-up area 1.9 miles
- St. Merryn Built-up area 2.1 miles
- St. Issey Parish 2.4 miles
- Mawgan-in-Pydar Parish 2.7 miles
- Mawgan Porth and Trenance Built-up area 2.9 miles
- Constantine Bay Built-up area 3.2 miles
- Trevone Built-up area 3.4 miles
- Padstow Built-up area 3.4 miles
- Rosenannon Built-up area 3.5 miles
- Carloggas Built-up area 3.7 miles
Example postcodes in St. Ervan
PL27 7SZ, PL27 7RT, PL28 8PU, PL27 7RX, PL27 7SU, PL28 8GN, PL27 7SL, TR8 4HQ, PL27 7TD … See all
Transport links
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 3.6 miles
- Exeter International Airport 70.4 miles
- Quintrell Downs Railway Station 6.5 miles
- St Columb Road Railway Station 6.6 miles
Hotels near St. Ervan Ad
- Scarlet Hotel 4 3 miles
- Bedruthan Hotel and Spa 4 2.9 miles
- The St Enodoc Hotel 4 4.5 miles
- Lazy Waves Boutique B&B 4 7.1 miles
- Harbour Hotel Padstow 4 3.7 miles
- Prospect House 3.7 miles
- Lewinnick Lodge 4 8.3 miles
- Priory Lodge Hotel 7.3 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Bodmin - Victoria Junction 3 8.3 miles
- Polzeath Beach House 4 6.5 miles
Local points of interest
- St Eval Kart Circuit Recreation 1.7 miles
- The Japanese Garden Gardens 2.7 miles
- Beacon Cove Beach Beach 3.7 miles
- Harlyn beach Beach 3.7 miles
- Constantine Bay Beach Beach 3.8 miles
- Cornwall Aviation Heritage Centre Museum 3.9 miles
- Butterhole Beach Beach 5 miles
- Tolcarne Beach Beach 6.8 miles
- Huer's Hut Historic site 7.1 miles
- Trenance Gardens Gardens 7.1 miles
- Lane Theatre Theatre 7.2 miles
- Newquay Heritage Archive & Museum Museum 7.4 miles