Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

RAWLINGS LANE, PL23 1DT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RAWLINGS LANE, PL23 1DT.

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Population

230

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Avg Age

57

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Avg Income

£ 40,900 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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2/10
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3/10
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1/10
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3/10
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7/10
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6/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

PL23 1DT 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 of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 56.3% year-on-year.

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

PL23 1DT is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Rawlings Lane, 0.3km from Fowey in Fowey. Administratively it sits within Fowey, Tywardreath & Par ward and the St Austell and Newquay constituency.

For families considering a move, PL23 1DT represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. Average age 57 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £229k, down 56.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL23 1DT are sourced from Output Area E00182752 (shared with 51 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 1DT. 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

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 17%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 244,000

8 sales · Mean £ 602,250

Terraced

£ 215,000

17 sales · Mean £ 205,794

Semi-Detached

£ 215,000

7 sales · Mean £ 216,714

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

PL23 1DT has low crime rates — 18 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.

Violence and sexual offences8
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
Burglary2

school Local Schools

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Fowey Primary School

Good159 pupils0.5 km
S

Fowey River Academy

Requires Improvement576 pupils0.7 km
P

Polruan Primary Academy

Requires Improvement28 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Johns Wines0.2 km
  • Kittows Of Fowey0.3 km
  • Quay Bakery0.2 km
  • Roly's Fudge Pantry0.2 km
  • Seasalt0.2 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Fowey Hall Hotel0.7 km
  • Fowey Hotel0.6 km
  • The Old Quay House0.2 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Haveners Bar And Grill0.3 km
  • Safe Harbour Hotel0.3 km
  • The Galleon Inn0.2 km
  • The Lugger Inn1.0 km
  • The Ship Inn0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • Appleton's Bar & Restaurant Ltd0.2 km
  • Brown Sugar0.3 km
  • Bufala Pizzeria0.3 km
  • Denaro's0.2 km
  • Fitzroy0.2 km
  • + 14 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Haveners Fish & Chip Shop Takeaway0.3 km
  • Lazy Jacks Kitchen0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Par5.3 km
  • Lostwithiel8.0 km
  • Luxulyan9.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Surgery0.1 km
  • Green Lane0.1 km
  • Hospital0.2 km
  • Hospital0.2 km
  • Station Road0.2 km