PL23 1DF 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.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in PL23, PL23 1DF offers 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. 71% 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £367k, up 164.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PL23 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00096132 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STATION ROAD, PL23 1DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STATION ROAD, PL23 1DF.
215
54
£ 40,900 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL23 1DF 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PL23 1DF spans multiple life stages — average age 54, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 164.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL23 1DF. 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
Terraced
£ 275,000
8 sales · Mean £ 292,576
Detached
£ 837,500
1 sales · Mean £ 837,500
Flat
£ 330,000
20 sales · Mean £ 360,150
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
PL23 1DF has low crime rates — 17 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.
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
- Par5.3 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
- Bodinnick Ferry Landing0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PL231DF · Data under Open Government Licence