Postcode PL23 1BS is located in a rural town, within the Fowey, Tywardreath & Par ward of Cornwall in the South West region, and forms part of the Tywardreath & Fowey area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 70.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Tywardreath & Fowey is £44,606 per year. The nearest station is Par located about 3.3 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Tywardreath & Fowey has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,568 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.
Tywardreath & Fowey has a high crime rate, with approximately 70.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Tywardreath & Fowey is £44,606 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PL23 1BS.
Tywardreath & Fowey near PL23 1BS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Par located about 3.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £355,000 in Fowey, Tywardreath & Par area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £2,442,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 51 | £450,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £435,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £305,000 |
| Terraced | 22 | £230,000 |
10 year median price trend in Fowey, Tywardreath & Par
In the PL23 1BS postcode area, located within Tywardreath & Fowey, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL23 1BS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Shipmates of Fowey | 8 Esplanade, Fowey, PL23 1HY | Walking directions to Shipmates of Fowey |
| 0.1 mi | Spar | 39 Fore Street, Fowey, PL23 1AH | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Fowey River Trading | 19 Station Road, Fowey, PL23 1DF | Walking directions to Fowey River Trading |
Annual council tax rates for Cornwall district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.