Living in PL23, Cornwall
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around PL23 in Cornwall. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Cornwall: £277,801, up 3.7% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South West average is £304,562.
What actually sold around PL23
76 recorded home sales on the streets around central PL23 in the last 2 years, with a median of £420,000 and a range from £90,000 to £1,200,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 TROY COURT, PL23 1JX | terraced | £350,000 | 2026-06-01 |
| FLAT 3 TREHANE, 56 LOSTWITHIEL STREET, PL23 1BG | flat-maisonette | £245,000 | 2026-05-01 |
| 16 GREEN LANE, PL23 1DU | terraced | £235,000 | 2026-04-17 |
| 57 GREEN LANE, PL23 1DY | detached | £362,500 | 2026-03-20 |
| 7 UNION PLACE, PL23 1BY | flat-maisonette | £267,500 | 2026-02-19 |
| 14 HANSON DRIVE, PL23 1ET | detached | £900,000 | 2026-01-30 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
3 schools within 3 miles , of which 0% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fowey Primary School | Primary | Requires improvement | 0.3 mi |
| Fowey River Academy | Secondary | Not rated | 0.4 mi |
| Polruan Primary Academy | Primary | Not rated | 0.8 mi |
2 state primary and 1 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 16.7% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 15.9% |
| Skilled trades | 13.4% |
| Elementary occupations | 11.3% |
| Sales and customer service | 10.2% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
13 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central PL23 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Cornwall's figures.
Common questions about PL23
What is the average house price in PL23?
The average sold price in Cornwall is £277,801 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in PL23?
Prices in Cornwall are up 3.7% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in PL23?
The median of 76 recorded sales around central PL23 in the last 2 years is £420,000, ranging from £90,000 to £1,200,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in PL23?
3 schools sit within 3 miles of central PL23, and 0% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in PL23?
13 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central PL23 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is PL23 at risk of flooding?
Central PL23 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is PL23 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 0% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £420,000; the area sits in decile 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 13 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is PL23 safe?
13 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central PL23 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? PL23 or PL24, PL23 or PL22, PL23 or PL25.
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