Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

PL23 1AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL23 1AL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

215

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 40,900 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL23 1AL represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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4/10
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4/10
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3/10
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5/10
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4/10
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5/10
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3/10
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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PL23 1AL spans multiple life stages — average age 54, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL23 1AL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.4km from Bodinnick in Fowey. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Fowey, Tywardreath & Par ward and the St Austell and Newquay constituency.

The people who live in PL23 1AL are typical of a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 54 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for PL23 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00096132 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL23 1AL. The average age is 54.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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

PL23 1AL has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences8
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1

school Local Schools

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Fowey Primary School

Good159 pupils0.8 km
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Fowey River Academy

Requires Improvement576 pupils1.0 km
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Polruan Primary Academy

Requires Improvement28 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Johns Wines0.5 km
  • Kittows Of Fowey0.6 km
  • Quay Bakery0.5 km
  • Roly's Fudge Pantry0.5 km
  • Seasalt0.5 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Fowey Hotel0.9 km
  • The Old Quay House0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Haveners Bar And Grill0.6 km
  • Safe Harbour Hotel0.6 km
  • The Galleon Inn0.5 km
  • The Ship Inn0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • Appleton's Bar & Restaurant Ltd0.5 km
  • Brown Sugar0.6 km
  • Bufala Pizzeria0.7 km
  • Denaro's0.4 km
  • Fitzroy0.5 km
  • + 14 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Haveners Fish & Chip Shop Takeaway0.6 km
  • Lazy Jacks Kitchen0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Par5.3 km
  • Lostwithiel7.8 km
  • Luxulyan9.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Fowey Custom House Quay Ferry Landing0.0 km
  • Fowey Custom House Quay Ferry Landing0.0 km
  • Fowey Custom House Quay Ferry Landing0.0 km
  • Station Road0.1 km
  • Bodinnick Ferry Landing0.3 km