Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

WINDMILL, PL23 1HD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WINDMILL, PL23 1HD.

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Population

231

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 40,900 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL23 1HD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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3/10
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3/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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7/10
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4/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 51% owner-occupation and average age 50, PL23 1HD has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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

PL23 1HD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Windmill, 0.5km from Fowey in Fowey. Administratively it sits within Fowey, Tywardreath & Par ward and the St Austell and Newquay constituency.

Within the PL23 district, this postcode is characterised by these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £286k.

Census 2021 statistics for PL23 1HD are sourced from Output Area E00096133 (shared with 8 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 1HD. The average age is 49.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 170,000

5 sales · Mean £ 187,600

Detached

£ 410,000

1 sales · Mean £ 410,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

PL23 1HD has low crime rates — 19 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 offences17
Criminal damage and arson7
Anti-social behaviour6
Burglary3
Other theft2

school Local Schools

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Fowey Primary School

Good159 pupils0.1 km
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Fowey River Academy

Requires Improvement576 pupils0.1 km
P

Polruan Primary Academy

Requires Improvement28 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Johns Wines0.6 km
  • Kittows Of Fowey0.5 km
  • Quay Bakery0.6 km
  • Readymoney Beach Shop0.7 km
  • Roly's Fudge Pantry0.6 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

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

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Haveners Bar And Grill0.6 km
  • Safe Harbour Hotel0.3 km
  • The Galleon Inn0.6 km
  • The Lugger Inn0.9 km
  • The Ship Inn0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Appleton's Bar & Restaurant Ltd0.6 km
  • Brown Sugar0.5 km
  • Bufala Pizzeria0.5 km
  • Denaro's0.7 km
  • Fitzroy0.6 km
  • + 12 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Haveners Fish & Chip Shop Takeaway0.5 km
  • Lazy Jacks Kitchen0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Par4.9 km
  • Lostwithiel8.2 km
  • Luxulyan9.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Fowey School0.1 km
  • Windmill Industrial Estate0.1 km
  • Windmill0.2 km
  • Community College0.2 km
  • Community College0.2 km