PL23 1DG is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on St Catherine'S View, 0.2km from Tower Park in Fowey. Administratively it sits within Fowey, Tywardreath & Par ward and the St Austell and Newquay constituency.
For families considering a move, PL23 1DG represents 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 60 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £250k.
Census 2021 statistics for PL23 1DG are sourced from Output Area E00096129 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST CATHERINE'S VIEW, PL23 1DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST CATHERINE'S VIEW, PL23 1DG.
185
60
£ 40,900 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL23 1DG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
PL23 1DG is a settled retirement community — average age 60, 85% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL23 1DG. The average age is 60.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 250,000
1 sales · Mean £ 250,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
PL23 1DG has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Fowey River Academy
Fowey Primary School
Polruan Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Johns Wines1.0 km
- Kittows Of Fowey0.9 km
- Quay Bakery1.0 km
- Readymoney Beach Shop0.3 km
- Roly's Fudge Pantry1.0 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Fowey Hall Hotel0.4 km
- Fowey Hotel0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Haveners Bar And Grill0.9 km
- Safe Harbour Hotel0.8 km
- The Lugger Inn1.0 km
- The Ship Inn0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Appleton's Bar & Restaurant Ltd1.0 km
- Brown Sugar0.9 km
- Bufala Pizzeria0.9 km
- Pintxo0.7 km
- Royal Fowey Yacht Club0.9 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Haveners Fish & Chip Shop Takeaway0.9 km
- Lazy Jacks Kitchen0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Par4.8 km
- Lostwithiel8.4 km
- Luxulyan9.6 km
Bus Stops
- Readymoney Car Park0.0 km
- Readymoney Car Park0.1 km
- Gallant's Drive0.2 km
- Gallant's Drive0.2 km
- Tower Park0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PL231DG · Data under Open Government Licence