PL23 1AB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Custom House Hill, 0.2km from Fowey in Fowey. Administratively it sits within Fowey, Tywardreath & Par ward and the St Austell and Newquay constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in PL23, PL23 1AB offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The 57 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 76% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.5M.
Census 2021 statistics for PL23 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00182752 (shared with 51 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CUSTOM HOUSE HILL, PL23 1AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CUSTOM HOUSE HILL, PL23 1AB.
230
57
£ 40,900 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Average age 57, 76% owned. PL23 1AB is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. With £1.5M prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL23 1AB. The average age is 57.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 1,400,000
4 sales · Mean £ 1,387,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
PL23 1AB has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Fowey Primary School
Fowey River Academy
Polruan Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Johns Wines0.1 km
- Kittows Of Fowey0.2 km
- Quay Bakery0.1 km
- Roly's Fudge Pantry0.1 km
- Seasalt0.1 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Fowey Hall Hotel0.8 km
- Fowey Hotel0.6 km
- The Old Quay House0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Haveners Bar And Grill0.2 km
- Safe Harbour Hotel0.3 km
- The Galleon Inn0.1 km
- The Lugger Inn0.8 km
- The Ship Inn0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Appleton's Bar & Restaurant Ltd0.1 km
- Brown Sugar0.2 km
- Bufala Pizzeria0.2 km
- Crumpets Tea Shop0.9 km
- Denaro's0.0 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Haveners Fish & Chip Shop Takeaway0.2 km
- Lazy Jacks Kitchen0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Par5.5 km
- Lostwithiel8.2 km
- Luxulyan10.1 km
Bus Stops
- Fowey Town Quay Ferry Landing0.2 km
- Fowey Town Quay Ferry Landing0.2 km
- Fowey Town Quay Ferry Landing0.2 km
- Parish Church0.2 km
- Surgery0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL231AB · Data under Open Government Licence