PL23 1AU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Station Road, 0.4km from Bodinnick in Fowey. Administratively it sits within Fowey, Tywardreath & Par ward and the St Austell and Newquay constituency.
For families considering a move, PL23 1AU represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 54, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £250k, up 2.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PL23 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00096132 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STATION ROAD, PL23 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STATION ROAD, PL23 1AU.
215
54
£ 40,900 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL23 1AU 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.
Area Character
PL23 1AU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 54, 71% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 2.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL23 1AU. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 207,000
29 sales · Mean £ 214,113
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
PL23 1AU has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. 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 Wines0.4 km
- Kittows Of Fowey0.5 km
- Quay Bakery0.4 km
- Roly's Fudge Pantry0.4 km
- Seasalt0.4 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Fowey Hall Hotel0.9 km
- Fowey Hotel0.8 km
- The Old Quay House0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Haveners Bar And Grill0.5 km
- Safe Harbour Hotel0.5 km
- The Galleon Inn0.4 km
- The Ship Inn0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Appleton's Bar & Restaurant Ltd0.4 km
- Brown Sugar0.5 km
- Bufala Pizzeria0.5 km
- Denaro's0.3 km
- Fitzroy0.4 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Haveners Fish & Chip Shop Takeaway0.5 km
- Lazy Jacks Kitchen0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Par5.3 km
- Lostwithiel7.9 km
- Luxulyan9.8 km
Bus Stops
- Station Road0.0 km
- Fowey Custom House Quay Ferry Landing0.1 km
- Fowey Custom House Quay Ferry Landing0.1 km
- Fowey Custom House Quay Ferry Landing0.1 km
- Hospital0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PL231AU · Data under Open Government Licence