The PL23 1BD postcode is in Cornwall, Cornwall postcode town, within South West, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | PL23 |
| Ward | Fowey, Tywardreath & Par |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Tywardreath & Fowey |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Cornwall |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Cornwall |
| Region | South West |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | St Austell and Newquay |
| Police Force | Devon & Cornwall |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Fowey, Tywardreath & Par |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | St Austell and Newquay |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 19568 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Communal retirement / Ageing urban communities / Ageing Coastal Living, while the work-zone classification is Market squares.
These amenities are located within this Postcode:
Bufala Pizzeria, Restaurant, Cafe
Address: Fat Cap And Brisket, 1 Lostwithiel Street, Fowey, PL23 1BD
The Lifebuoy Cafe, Restaurant, Cafe
Address: Lifebuoy Cafe, 8 Lostwithiel Street, Fowey, PL23 1BD
The nearest places is Fowey(0.03 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Varco's Corner(0.03 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Par(3.37 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fowey Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 5-11 | PL23 1HH (0.33 mi) | Details |
| Fowey River AcademySecondary, Requires improvement | 11-16 | PL23 1HE (0.37 mi) | Details |
| Polruan Primary AcademyPrimary, Requires improvement | 4-11 | PL23 1PS (0.60 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is FOWEY RIVER PRACTICE(0.21 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| fowey river practiceActivefowey river practice, the surgery,rawlings lane, fowey, cornwall | 01726829272 | PL23 1DT |
The population of PL231BD is 233 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 51 years old. The top three age distributions are: Between 65 to 74 (1011), Between 55 to 64 (956), and Between 75 to 100 (919).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 215 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 9.
Regarding education, 88 adults have Level 4, while 30 have Level 2.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (289), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (202).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (146), followed by No religion (70).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Small employers and own account workers (57) followed by Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (54), and Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations (35).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Retired (411), and 209 adults mentioned they are Employee: Full-time.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1173) and European Union EU-14 (24).