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PL23

FOWEY

Devon, South West, England

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PL23 encompasses FOWEY and its surrounding areas in Devon, South West.

Avg price £534,299
1yr change ▲ 3.0%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£534,299

▲ 3.0% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

86% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

3 schools

Broadband Speed

140 Mbps

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.

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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

£517K £527K £537K £546K £556K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

0

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

583,289

Population

67

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.

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140.0 Mbps

Avg Download

25.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

90%

Superfast Coverage

28%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about PL23 FOWEY

What is the average house price in PL23 FOWEY?
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 FOWEY 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 is the population of PL23 FOWEY?
The population of PL23 (FOWEY) is approximately 583,289 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 25% of homes are owner-occupied, 17% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in PL23 FOWEY?
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.

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