Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

PL23 1BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL23 1BS.

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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 1BS is a settled retirement community — average age 57, 76% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

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

PL23 1BS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.1km 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 market squares zone — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. Residents here average 57 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for PL23 1BS 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 1BS. 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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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 1BS has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences14
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson4
Other theft4
Burglary3

school Local Schools

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Fowey Primary School

Good159 pupils0.5 km
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Fowey River Academy

Requires Improvement576 pupils0.6 km
P

Polruan Primary Academy

Requires Improvement28 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Johns Wines0.1 km
  • Kittows Of Fowey0.1 km
  • Quay Bakery0.1 km
  • Readymoney Beach Shop1.0 km
  • Roly's Fudge Pantry0.1 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Fowey Hall Hotel0.6 km
  • Fowey Hotel0.4 km
  • The Old Quay House0.1 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Haveners Bar And Grill0.1 km
  • Safe Harbour Hotel0.1 km
  • The Galleon Inn0.1 km
  • The Lugger Inn0.7 km
  • The Ship Inn0.1 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

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

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Haveners Fish & Chip Shop Takeaway0.1 km
  • Lazy Jacks Kitchen0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Par5.4 km
  • Lostwithiel8.2 km
  • Luxulyan10.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Parish Church0.1 km
  • Varco's Corner0.1 km
  • Safe Harbour Hotel0.1 km
  • Fowey Town Quay Ferry Landing0.1 km
  • Fowey Town Quay Ferry Landing0.1 km