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.
PL23 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the PL23 postcode area.
3,248
51
£ 34,950 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Pennycross Primary School
Devonport High School for Girls
Fowey River Academy
Fowey Primary School
Montpelier Primary School
Polruan Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Fishermans Arms
- Haveners Bar And Grill
- Safe Harbour Hotel
- The Galleon Inn
- The Lugger Inn
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Appleton's Bar & Restaurant Ltd
- Brown Sugar
- Bufala Pizzeria
- Crumpets Tea Shop
- Denaro's
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Haveners Fish & Chip Shop Takeaway
- Kim's Kitchen
- Lazy Jacks Kitchen
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Fowey Farm Shop
- Penmarlam
- Johns Wines
- Quay Bakery
- Readymoney Beach Shop
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Fowey Hall Hotel
- Fowey Hotel
- The Old Quay House
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Area Profile: PL23 · Data under Open Government Licence