PL23 1DS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Cobbs Well Hill, 0.2km from Fowey in Fowey. Administratively it sits within Fowey, Tywardreath & Par ward and the St Austell and Newquay constituency.
For serious buyers, PL23 1DS is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents here average 57 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £855k.
Census 2021 statistics for PL23 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00182752 (shared with 51 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COBBS WELL HILL, PL23 1DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COBBS WELL HILL, PL23 1DS.
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 1DS is a settled retirement community — average age 57, 76% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £855k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL23 1DS. 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
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
Detached
£ 855,000
1 sales · Mean £ 855,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
PL23 1DS has low crime rates — 24 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 Wines0.1 km
- Kittows Of Fowey0.2 km
- Quay Bakery0.1 km
- Roly's Fudge Pantry0.1 km
- Seasalt0.1 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Fowey Hall Hotel0.6 km
- Fowey Hotel0.4 km
- The Old Quay House0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Haveners Bar And Grill0.2 km
- Safe Harbour Hotel0.1 km
- The Galleon Inn0.2 km
- The Lugger Inn0.8 km
- The Ship Inn0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Appleton's Bar & Restaurant Ltd0.1 km
- Brown Sugar0.2 km
- Bufala Pizzeria0.2 km
- Crumpets Tea Shop0.9 km
- Denaro's0.2 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Haveners Fish & Chip Shop Takeaway0.2 km
- Lazy Jacks Kitchen0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Par5.3 km
- Lostwithiel8.2 km
- Luxulyan9.9 km
Bus Stops
- Safe Harbour Hotel0.1 km
- Surgery0.1 km
- Bottom Hanson Drive0.1 km
- Parish Church0.1 km
- Bottom Hanson Drive0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: PL231DS · Data under Open Government Licence