PL23 area guide
House prices, recent sales, crime and schools for the PL23 postcode district in Cornwall. Free to read, from official open data. For one address in detail, run a full property report.
Cornwall · 2026-05 (UK HPI)
Land Registry Price Paid
Street-level crime at the district centre
Ofsted rated, within one mile
What the data says about PL23
The average home across Cornwall is worth about £279,722 (UK House Price Index, 2026-05), and prices have risen 4.0% over the last year.
Of 235 energy certificates sampled across 12 postcodes in PL23, band D is the most common, and 76.6% of homes sit below band C — the point at which most lenders' green mortgage deals and future rental rules bite.
Police recorded 80 crimes around the centre of PL23 in the six months to 2026-06, most often violence and sexual offences (50).
There are 0 schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted within a mile of PL23 in Cornwall, including Fowey Primary School.
The district covers the Fowey, Tywardreath & Par, Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos ward areas.
Sample of 235 energy certificates from 12 postcodes in PL23, taken from the government energy performance register, most recent lodged 2026. Indicative of the district rather than a full census.
Prices changed +4.0% over the last year in Cornwall.
Street-level crime from data.police.uk, six months to 2026-06.
Primary
- Fowey Primary SchoolRequires improvement · 0.3 mi
- Polruan Primary AcademyNot rated · 0.8 mi
- Tywardreath SchoolNot rated · 3.1 mi
Secondary
- Fowey River AcademyNot rated · 0.4 mi
Fowey, Tywardreath & Par · Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos
Common questions about PL23
What is the average house price in PL23?
The UK House Price Index puts the average home in Cornwall at £279,722 as of 2026-05.
How much does each property type cost in PL23?
Detached £428,607, semi-detached £281,286, terraced £230,600, flats £147,065, based on the UK House Price Index for Cornwall.
Is PL23 a safe area?
Police recorded 80 crimes near the centre of PL23 in the six months to 2026-06. The most common category was violence and sexual offences with 50 reports. Crime is recorded at street level, so figures vary street to street within the same district.
What EPC rating do homes in PL23 usually have?
Band D is the most common rating in our sample of 235 certificates from PL23, with 76.6% of homes rated below band C. A full property report shows the exact certificate, running costs and recommended improvements for one address.
What are the schools like near PL23?
0 schools within a mile of the PL23 district centre are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Nearby secondaries include Fowey River Academy. Catchment areas are set by the local authority and can change year to year.
Where does this PL23 data come from?
HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and the UK House Price Index for prices, the government's energy performance register for EPC bands, data.police.uk for crime, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted for schools, and ONS postcode geography. All are published under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
A full report covers the energy certificate, sale history and valuation, council tax band and bill, flood and crime risk, schools, transport and neighbourhood data for a single property.
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Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and UK House Price Index, ONS postcode geography, data.police.uk, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.