Area Analysis Cornwall, South West

PL23 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the PL23 postcode area.

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Population

3,248

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 34,950 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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6/10
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4/10
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3/10
workEmployment
2/10
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4/10
paymentsAffluence
5/10
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3/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. PL23's 70% ownership and 51-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 38.0% year-on-year.

home £200,230 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL23 is a postcode district in Cornwall, South West, covering 170 active and 27 retired postcodes.

The largest share of PL23 (23%) is characterised by a rural area with a significant number of older people in rented flats, alongside a retirement-heavy area, often including sheltered housing or care homes (20%). A further 19% of the district is made up of a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied. This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes PL23 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in PL23 are around £200k, down 38.0% year-on-year. Safety: Crime across PL23 is moderate at 105 per 1,000 residents, broadly in line with similar urban districts. Figures vary considerably by individual street. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 51 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full PL23 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.1%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 1%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences160
Criminal damage and arson49
Other theft34
Anti-social behaviour32
Public order22

school Local Schools

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Pennycross Primary School

Good409 pupils
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Devonport High School for Girls

Good821 pupils
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Fowey River Academy

Requires Improvement576 pupils
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Fowey Primary School

Good159 pupils
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Montpelier Primary School

Good649 pupils
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Polruan Primary Academy

Requires Improvement28 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Fishermans Arms
  • Haveners Bar And Grill
  • Safe Harbour Hotel
  • The Galleon Inn
  • The Lugger Inn
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • Appleton's Bar & Restaurant Ltd
  • Brown Sugar
  • Bufala Pizzeria
  • Crumpets Tea Shop
  • Denaro's
  • + 16 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Haveners Fish & Chip Shop Takeaway
  • Kim's Kitchen
  • Lazy Jacks Kitchen
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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Fowey Farm Shop
  • Penmarlam
  • Johns Wines
  • Quay Bakery
  • Readymoney Beach Shop
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Fowey Hall Hotel
  • Fowey Hotel
  • The Old Quay House