PL23 1DU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Green Lane, 0.4km from Fowey in Fowey. Administratively it sits within Fowey, Tywardreath & Par ward and the St Austell and Newquay constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in PL23, PL23 1DU offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 54) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 71% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £545k.
Census 2021 statistics for PL23 1DU are sourced from Output Area E00096132 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GREEN LANE, PL23 1DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREEN LANE, PL23 1DU.
215
54
£ 40,900 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL23 1DU 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 1DU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £545k, 71% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £545k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL23 1DU. 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
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
£ 545,000
1 sales · Mean £ 545,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
PL23 1DU has low crime rates — 27 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 Wines0.3 km
- Kittows Of Fowey0.4 km
- Quay Bakery0.3 km
- Roly's Fudge Pantry0.3 km
- Seasalt0.3 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Fowey Hall Hotel0.7 km
- Fowey Hotel0.6 km
- The Old Quay House0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Haveners Bar And Grill0.4 km
- Safe Harbour Hotel0.2 km
- The Galleon Inn0.3 km
- The Ship Inn0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Appleton's Bar & Restaurant Ltd0.3 km
- Brown Sugar0.4 km
- Bufala Pizzeria0.4 km
- Denaro's0.3 km
- Fitzroy0.3 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Haveners Fish & Chip Shop Takeaway0.4 km
- Lazy Jacks Kitchen0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Par5.2 km
- Lostwithiel8.0 km
- Luxulyan9.8 km
Bus Stops
- Hospital0.0 km
- Green Lane0.0 km
- Hospital0.0 km
- Surgery0.1 km
- Park Road Stores0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: PL231DU · Data under Open Government Licence