PL23 1QT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Meadow Walk, 0.2km from Polruan in Polruan. Administratively it sits within Lostwithiel & Lanreath ward and the South East Cornwall constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for PL23 1QT are sourced from Output Area E00094730 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MEADOW WALK, PL23 1QT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEADOW WALK, PL23 1QT.
155
50
£ 39,100 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL23 1QT 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. PL23 1QT's 64% ownership and 50-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL23 1QT. The average age is 50.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PL23 1QT is moderate at 67 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Polruan Primary Academy
Fowey River Academy
Fowey Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Johns Wines0.9 km
- Kittows Of Fowey0.9 km
- Quay Bakery0.9 km
- Roly's Fudge Pantry0.9 km
- Seasalt0.9 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Fowey Hall Hotel0.9 km
- Fowey Hotel0.8 km
- The Old Quay House0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Haveners Bar And Grill0.8 km
- The Galleon Inn0.9 km
- The Lugger Inn0.3 km
- The Ship Inn0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Appleton's Bar & Restaurant Ltd0.9 km
- Brown Sugar0.9 km
- Bufala Pizzeria0.8 km
- Crumpets Tea Shop0.2 km
- Fitzroy0.9 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Haveners Fish & Chip Shop Takeaway0.9 km
- Lazy Jacks Kitchen0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Par6.0 km
- Lostwithiel9.2 km
- Luxulyan10.8 km
Bus Stops
- St Saviour's Hill0.1 km
- St Saviour's Hill0.1 km
- Greenbank0.1 km
- The Quay0.2 km
- Furze Park0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL231QT · Data under Open Government Licence