PL23 1DE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Passage Street, 0.3km from Bodinnick 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 1DE offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. An established, mature community with an average age of 57 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £436k, up 27.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PL23 1DE are sourced from Output Area E00182752 (shared with 51 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PASSAGE STREET, PL23 1DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PASSAGE STREET, PL23 1DE.
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
PL23 1DE is a settled retirement community — average age 57, 76% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £436k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending up 27.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL23 1DE. 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
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
Terraced
£ 525,000
7 sales · Mean £ 499,386
Flat
£ 280,000
4 sales · Mean £ 304,312
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
PL23 1DE 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 Hotel1.0 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
- Par5.4 km
- Lostwithiel8.0 km
- Luxulyan10.0 km
Bus Stops
- Station Road0.2 km
- Fowey Custom House Quay Ferry Landing0.2 km
- Bodinnick Ferry Landing0.2 km
- Fowey Custom House Quay Ferry Landing0.2 km
- Fowey Custom House Quay Ferry Landing0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL231DE · Data under Open Government Licence