PL23 postcode: what it's like to live there
The PL23 district covers Fowey, Looe. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 2 neighbourhoods it covers.
Typical home
£360k
England £300k
Recorded crime
57
per 1,000 residents a year (England 78)
Deprivation
4.8 / 10
average decile, 10 = least deprived
Household income
£34,900
after tax, a year
Gigabit broadband
63%
of homes
Council tax
£2,469
average bill, 2026-27
Walk to a Good+ primary
49 min
typical
Commute
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House prices in PL23
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Detached
£450k
Semi-detached
£310k
Terraced
£220k
Primary schools in PL23
- Fowey Primary School · PL23 1HH · Requires improvement (2023) · Bottom 28% in England
- Polruan Primary Academy · PL23 1PS · Good or better in every area (2025)
Secondary schools in PL23
- Fowey River Academy · PL23 1HE · Good or better in every area (2025) · Bottom 19% in England
Nurseries and pre-schools in PL23
- Fowey Pre-School · PL23 1HE · Good (Ofsted)
- The Four Bears Den · PL23 1ET
GP surgeries in PL23
- Fowey River Practice · PL23 1DT
Neighbourhoods in PL23
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of PL23 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tywardreath & Fowey | 69% | £360k | Low | 62 min |
| Lanreath, Pelynt & Polruan | 31% | £290k | Low | 22 min |
Questions
Where is the PL23 postcode?
PL23 covers 2 neighbourhoods in Fowey, Looe, with 171 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in PL23?
The typical home price across PL23's neighbourhoods is £360k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in PL23?
2 primary and 1 secondary state schools have a PL23 postcode.