Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

HARBOUR VIEW, PL23 1BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARBOUR VIEW, PL23 1BN.

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

172

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 40,900 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL23 1BN 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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6/10
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3/10
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7/10
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7/10
homeHome Ownership
6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Average age 56, 70% owned. PL23 1BN is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. With £770k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

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

PL23 1BN is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Harbour View, 0.2km from Fowey in Fowey. Administratively it sits within Fowey, Tywardreath & Par ward and the St Austell and Newquay constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An established, mature community with an average age of 56 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £770k.

Census 2021 statistics for PL23 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00096134 (shared with 16 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 1BN. The average age is 55.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.0%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 747,500

6 sales · Mean £ 798,333

Semi-Detached

£ 385,000

1 sales · Mean £ 385,000

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

PL23 1BN has low crime rates — 16 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.

Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft4
Criminal damage and arson3
Burglary3

school Local Schools

P

Fowey Primary School

Good159 pupils0.5 km
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Fowey River Academy

Requires Improvement576 pupils0.5 km
P

Polruan Primary Academy

Requires Improvement28 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Johns Wines0.2 km
  • Kittows Of Fowey0.2 km
  • Quay Bakery0.2 km
  • Readymoney Beach Shop0.8 km
  • Roly's Fudge Pantry0.2 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Fowey Hall Hotel0.4 km
  • Fowey Hotel0.2 km
  • The Old Quay House0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Haveners Bar And Grill0.2 km
  • Safe Harbour Hotel0.2 km
  • The Galleon Inn0.2 km
  • The Lugger Inn0.6 km
  • The Ship Inn0.1 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Appleton's Bar & Restaurant Ltd0.2 km
  • Brown Sugar0.2 km
  • Bufala Pizzeria0.1 km
  • Crumpets Tea Shop0.7 km
  • Denaro's0.4 km
  • + 15 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Par5.4 km
  • Lostwithiel8.4 km
  • Luxulyan10.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Varco's Corner0.1 km
  • Fowey Ferry Landing0.1 km
  • Safe Harbour Hotel0.1 km
  • Fowey Ferry Landing0.2 km
  • Fowey Ferry Landing0.2 km