PL23 — FOWEY | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in PL23

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in PL23 is £534,299, which is 39% above the Devon average of £385,452.

Properties in PL23 cost 86.2% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in PL23 have risen 3.0% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£773,460	82
Semi-detached	£336,275	26
Terraced	£445,069	63
Flat	£310,241	29
All types	£534,299	216

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in PL23

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, PL23 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

2.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

0.5 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

0.4 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in PL23

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

PL23 has 3 schools within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Fowey River Academy	Secondary	Not inspected	mi
Fowey Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement	mi
Polruan Primary Academy	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

583,289

Population

Median Age

25%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

25.0%

Private rent

17.0%

Social rent

13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in PL23 are 140.0 Mbps, with 91% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 54% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

140.0 Mbps

Avg Download

25.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

90%

Superfast Coverage

28%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in PL23 is collected by Plymouth Council. The Band D rate is £2,372/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

PL23 — FOWEY

Area Summary

PL23 (FOWEY) offers above-average property prices (£534,299, 86% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 3 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (140 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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£381K

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in PL23?

The average house price in PL23 (FOWEY) is £534,299, based on 216 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 86% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 3.0% over the past year.

Is PL23 a safe area to live?

Crime in PL23 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (2.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.5 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in PL23?

There are 3 schools in or near PL23. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in PL23?

Council tax in PL23 is collected by Plymouth Council. The Band D rate is £2,372 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in PL23?

The average broadband download speed in PL23 is 140 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 90% of premises, ultrafast to 28%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in PL23 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 25% of homes in PL23 are owner-occupied. 17% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 583,289.