PL23 1DY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Green Lane, 0.5km from Fowey in Fowey. Administratively it sits within Fowey, Tywardreath & Par ward and the St Austell and Newquay constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 54 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for PL23 1DY are sourced from Output Area E00096132 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GREEN LANE, PL23 1DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREEN LANE, PL23 1DY.
215
54
£ 40,900 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL23 1DY 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
PL23 1DY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 54, 71% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL23 1DY. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
PL23 1DY has low crime rates — 16 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 Hotel0.8 km
- Fowey Hotel0.7 km
- The Old Quay House0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Haveners Bar And Grill0.5 km
- Safe Harbour Hotel0.4 km
- The Galleon Inn0.5 km
- The Ship Inn0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Appleton's Bar & Restaurant Ltd0.4 km
- Brown Sugar0.5 km
- Bufala Pizzeria0.5 km
- Denaro's0.4 km
- Fitzroy0.5 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Haveners Fish & Chip Shop Takeaway0.5 km
- Lazy Jacks Kitchen0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Par5.1 km
- Lostwithiel7.8 km
- Luxulyan9.7 km
Bus Stops
- Hospital0.1 km
- Hospital0.1 km
- Park Road Stores0.2 km
- Park Road Stores0.2 km
- Green Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL231DY · Data under Open Government Licence