Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

COBBS WELL, PL23 1BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COBBS WELL, PL23 1BP.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

172

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 40,900 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL23 1BP 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.

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4/10
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4/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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7/10
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7/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Average age 56, 70% owned. PL23 1BP is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. With £612k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode. Property prices are trending up 181.4% year-on-year.

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

PL23 1BP is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Cobbs Well, 0.1km 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 1BP represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 56 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £612k, up 181.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL23 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00096134 (shared with 16 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 1BP. The average age is 55.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.0%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 672,500

2 sales · Mean £ 672,500

Semi-Detached

£ 491,000

1 sales · Mean £ 491,000

Detached

£ 217,500

1 sales · Mean £ 217,500

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

PL23 1BP has low crime rates — 21 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 offences11
Criminal damage and arson5
Other theft5
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary3

school Local Schools

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Fowey Primary School

Good159 pupils0.4 km
S

Fowey River Academy

Requires Improvement576 pupils0.5 km
P

Polruan Primary Academy

Requires Improvement28 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Johns Wines0.2 km
  • Kittows Of Fowey0.1 km
  • Quay Bakery0.2 km
  • Readymoney Beach Shop0.9 km
  • Roly's Fudge Pantry0.2 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Fowey Hall Hotel0.5 km
  • Fowey Hotel0.3 km
  • The Old Quay House0.2 km
local_bar

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

Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Appleton's Bar & Restaurant Ltd0.2 km
  • Brown Sugar0.1 km
  • Bufala Pizzeria0.1 km
  • Crumpets Tea Shop0.8 km
  • Denaro's0.3 km
  • + 15 more
fastfood

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 Hotel0.0 km
  • Bottom Hanson Drive0.1 km
  • Bottom Hanson Drive0.1 km
  • Varco's Corner0.1 km
  • Parish Church0.1 km