PL23 1BQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Lostwithiel Street, 0.2km 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. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An established, mature community with an average age of 56 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 70% 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: Prices average £687k, up 105.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PL23 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00096134 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOSTWITHIEL STREET, PL23 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOSTWITHIEL STREET, PL23 1BQ.
172
56
£ 40,900 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL23 1BQ 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
Average age 56, 70% owned. PL23 1BQ is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. With £687k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode. Property prices are trending up 105.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL23 1BQ. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 762,500
2 sales · Mean £ 762,500
Terraced
£ 411,250
2 sales · Mean £ 411,250
Flat
£ 226,500
2 sales · Mean £ 226,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
PL23 1BQ 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.
school Local Schools
Fowey Primary School
Fowey River Academy
Polruan Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Johns Wines0.2 km
- Kittows Of Fowey0.2 km
- Quay Bakery0.2 km
- Readymoney Beach Shop0.9 km
- Roly's Fudge Pantry0.2 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Fowey Hall Hotel0.5 km
- Fowey Hotel0.4 km
- The Old Quay House0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Haveners Bar And Grill0.2 km
- Safe Harbour Hotel0.0 km
- The Galleon Inn0.3 km
- The Lugger Inn0.8 km
- The Ship Inn0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Appleton's Bar & Restaurant Ltd0.2 km
- Brown Sugar0.2 km
- Bufala Pizzeria0.2 km
- Crumpets Tea Shop0.9 km
- Denaro's0.3 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Haveners Fish & Chip Shop Takeaway0.2 km
- Lazy Jacks Kitchen0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Par5.2 km
- Lostwithiel8.2 km
- Luxulyan9.9 km
Bus Stops
- Safe Harbour Hotel0.0 km
- Bottom Hanson Drive0.0 km
- Bottom Hanson Drive0.1 km
- New Road Hill0.1 km
- New Road Hill0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: PL231BQ · Data under Open Government Licence