PL23 1LX is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (PL23) is called the outward code. The part after the space (1LX) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case PL which means Plymouth.
- Postal District. In our case PL23.
- Postal Sector. In our case PL23 1.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case LX.
The regional mail center for the post area PL is the South West Distribution Centre, which is located at Western Approach, Distribution Park, Severn Beach, BRISTOL, BS35 4GG.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the PL23 1LX postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the PL23 1LX postcode is home to a bustling 68 residents!
PL23 1LX is within the village of Bodinnick.
The PL23 1LX postcode area is composed of 97.06% residential properties, 2.94% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
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The Old Ferry Inn
The Old Ferry Inn is an establishment offering meals and refreshments located at Old Ferry Inn, Old Road, Bodinnick, Fowey, PL23 1LX.
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 97.06% |
| Commercial | 2.94% |
| Public | 0% |
Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 50.3402426173 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -4.62732937341 |
Retail and Shopping near PL23 1LX
Street
Town
Locality
Distance (Miles)
Central Postcode
Directions on Google Maps
FORE STREET
FOWEY
0.43
PL23 1AH
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LOSTWITHIEL STREET
FOWEY
0.52
PL23 1BD
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PAR GREEN
PAR
3.32
PL24 2AG
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EASTCLIFFE ROAD
PAR
3.32
PL24 2AH
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Nearest Town
Distance (Miles)
Direction
Bearing
Fowey
0.49
SW
224.92
Lostwithiel
5.03
NNW
337.69
Looe
7.72
E
83.06
Liskeard
10.71
NE
41.91
Wadebridge
15.27
NW
322.98
St Columb Major
15.31
WNW
295.44
Saltash
18.97
ENE
75.36
Truro
19.50
WSW
254.30
Camelford
19.67
N
353.40
Launceston
23.56
NNE
29.71
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Fowey
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
Average Mbps 18.600 Median Mbps 19.100 Maximum Mbps 24.920
PL23 1LX has an average download speed of 18.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).
367 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
3% of postcodes (34,737) have slower broadband speeds.
97% of postcodes (1,149,537) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
Average Mbps 2.300 Median Mbps 1.600 Maximum Mbps 5.680
PL23 1LX has an average upload speed of 2.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
817 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
3% of postcodes (36,360) have slower upload speeds.
97% of postcodes (1,147,464) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
Nearest Dentists
STATION ROAD DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: STATION ROAD, FOWEY, CORNWALL, PL23 1DF
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact: :
PAR RIVER DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 97 STATION ROAD, ST. BLAZEY, PAR, CORNWALL, PL24 2LZ
Distance: 3.99 miles
Contact: :
LOSTWITHIEL DENTAL SURGERY
Address: THE OLD CARRIAGE WORKS, BRUNEL QUAYS, STATION YARD, LOSTWITHIEL, CORNWALL, PL22 0EN
Distance: 4.89 miles
Contact: :
HOLMBUSH ONE LLP
Address: 92 DANIELS LANE, ST. AUSTELL, PL25 3HT
Distance: 5.95 miles
Contact: :
ST AUSTELL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Address: PORTHPEAN ROAD, ST AUSTELL, ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL26 6AA
Distance: 6.49 miles
Contact: :
TRESILLIAN
Address: 5 KINGS AVENUE, ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL25 4TT
Distance: 7.06 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
BOOTS
Address: 16-18 FORE STREET, FOWEY, CORNWALL, PL23 1AQ
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: tel: 01726 833332
BOOTS
Address: 29 EASTCLIFFE ROAD, PAR, CORNWALL, PL24 2AQ
Distance: 3.34 miles
Contact: tel: 01726 812917
BOOTS
Address: 4 FERNLEA VILLAS, ST. BLAZEY, PAR, CORNWALL, PL24 2JG
Distance: 3.94 miles
Contact: tel: 01726 815498
MIDDLEWAY PHARMACY
Address: MIDDLEWAY SURGERY, MIDDLEWAY, ST BLAZEY, PAR, CORNWALL, PL24 2JL
Distance: 3.95 miles
Contact: tel: 01726 813538
ROBERTS PHARMACY
Address: THE COOMBES, POLPERRO, LOOE, CORNWALL, PL13 2RG
Distance: 4.72 miles
Contact: tel: 01503 272250
MOUNTCHASE PHARMACY
Address: 13 FORE STREET, LOSTWITHIEL, CORNWALL, PL22 0BW
Distance: 4.99 miles
Contact: tel: 01208 872368
Nearest Opticians
4152 ST. AUSTELL
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, CROMWELL ROAD, ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL25 4PR
Distance: 6.46 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (FORE ST, ST AUSTELL)
Address: 29 FORE STREET, ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL25 5EP
Distance: 7.37 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (ST AUSTELL)
Address: 39 FORE STREET, ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL25 5PY
Distance: 7.39 miles
Contact: :
R.A.B THOMPSON OPTICIANS
Address: 2 THE QUAY, WEST LOOE, LOOE, CORNWALL, PL13 2BX
Distance: 7.64 miles
Contact: :
HUXTER AND DAVY OPTICIANS
Address: HIGHER MARKET STREET, LOOE, PL13 1BP
Distance: 7.72 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (BODMIN)
Address: 12 FORE STREET, BODMIN, CORNWALL, PL31 2HQ
Distance: 9.90 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
FOWEY RIVER PRACTICE
Address: RAWLINGS LANE, FOWEY, CORNWALL, PL23 1DT
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: tel: 01726 829272
POLRUAN
Address: THE QUAY, POLRUAN, CORNWALL, PL23 1PA
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: :
PAR
Address: PAR HEALTH CENTRE, EASTCLIFFE RD, PAR, CORNWALL, PL24 2AJ
Distance: 3.46 miles
Contact: :
MIDDLEWAY SURGERY
Address: MIDDLEWAY, ST. BLAZEY, PAR, CORNWALL, PL24 2JL
Distance: 3.95 miles
Contact: tel: 01726 812019
POLPERRO
Address: THE SURGERY, POLPERRO, CORNWALL, PL13 2RH
Distance: 4.62 miles
Contact: :
PELYNT
Address: SUMMER LANE, PELYNT, LOOE, PL13 2LP
Distance: 4.85 miles
Contact: :
Transport Links
Train Stations
Par
Address: Par station, Station Approach, off Eastcliffe Road, Par, PL24 2LT
Postcode: PL24 2LT
Line: Cornish Main Line|Atlantic Coast Line
Company: Great Western Railway
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 3.57 miles
Lostwithiel
Address: Lostwithiel station, Grenville Road, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0EW
Postcode: PL22 0EW
Line: Cornish Main Line
Company: Great Western Railway
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 4.94 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
Westminster Constituency South East Cornwall Member or Parliament 
Anna Gelderd Contact Details Contact Anna Gelderd Political Party Labour
Where can I find out where the nearest Library is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Cornwall council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Libraries - Cornwall Council
House Sales
Yearly House Sales
Year High Low Average Sales 2014 £230,000 £230,000 £230,000 1 2015 £216,500 £352,500 £284,500 2 2016 £245,000 £230,000 £237,500 2 2017 £275,000 £219,950 £247,475 2 2018 £270,000 £825,000 £547,500 2 2019 £400,000 £400,000 £400,000 1 2020 £245,000 £340,000 £292,500 2 2021 £271,000 £550,000 £667,750 4 2022 £325,000 £325,000 £325,000 1
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Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
Popular Supermarkets near PL23 1LX Supermarket Distance Directions Aldi, Tollgate Road, BODMIN, PL31 2FJ 15.11 miles Directions to Aldi Morrisons, Priory Road, BODMIN, PL31 2ST 15.27 miles Directions to Morrisons Lidl, Priory Road, BODMIN, PL31 2AA 15.77 miles Directions to Lidl Iceland, Fore Street, BODMIN, PL31 2HT 15.94 miles Directions to Iceland Asda, Launceston Road, BODMIN, PL31 2AR 16.00 miles Directions to Asda
What Popular Restaurants are near?
Burger King Restaurants near PL23 1LX Burger King Distance Directions Service Area, Callington Road, Saltash, PL12 6LF 18.01 miles Directions to Service Area, Callington Road 4 Kenwyn Street, Truro, TR1 3DJ 19.55 miles Directions to 4 Kenwyn Street 4-5 Station Approach, Cliff Road, Newquay, TR7 2NG 20.41 miles Directions to 4-5 Station Approach, Cliff Road
Mcdonald's Restaurants near PL23 1LX Mcdonald's Distance Directions McDonald's, Pentewan Road, ST. AUSTELL, PL25 5BU 7.30 miles Directions to McDonald's, Pentewan Road, ST. AUSTELL, PL25 5BU McDonald's, Bodmin Retail Park, Launceston Rd, Bodmin PL31 2AP 9.66 miles Directions to McDonald's, Bodmin Retail Park, Launceston Rd, Bodmin PL31 2AP McDonald's, Victoria, Roche, ST. AUSTELL, PL26 8UF 10.19 miles Directions to McDonald's, Victoria, Roche, ST. AUSTELL, PL26 8UF McDonald's, Penhale, Fraddon, ST. COLUMB, TR9 6NA 14.17 miles Directions to McDonald's, Penhale, Fraddon, ST. COLUMB, TR9 6NA
KFC Restaurants near PL23 1LX Restaurant Distance Directions KFC, Pentewan Road, ST. AUSTELL, PL25 5BU 7.30 miles Directions to KFC St Austell - Pentewan Road KFC, Forth An Hellier, BODMIN, PL31 2RW 9.88 miles Directions to KFC Bodmin - Launceston Road
| Street | Town | Locality | Distance (Miles) | Central Postcode | Directions on Google Maps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORE STREET | FOWEY | 0.43 | PL23 1AH | View on Google Maps | |
| LOSTWITHIEL STREET | FOWEY | 0.52 | PL23 1BD | View on Google Maps | |
| PAR GREEN | PAR | 3.32 | PL24 2AG | View on Google Maps | |
| EASTCLIFFE ROAD | PAR | 3.32 | PL24 2AH | View on Google Maps |
| Nearest Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fowey | 0.49 | SW | 224.92 |
| Lostwithiel | 5.03 | NNW | 337.69 |
| Looe | 7.72 | E | 83.06 |
| Liskeard | 10.71 | NE | 41.91 |
| Wadebridge | 15.27 | NW | 322.98 |
| St Columb Major | 15.31 | WNW | 295.44 |
| Saltash | 18.97 | ENE | 75.36 |
| Truro | 19.50 | WSW | 254.30 |
| Camelford | 19.67 | N | 353.40 |
| Launceston | 23.56 | NNE | 29.71 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Fowey
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 18.600 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 19.100 |
| Maximum Mbps | 24.920 |
PL23 1LX has an average download speed of 18.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).
367 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
3% of postcodes (34,737) have slower broadband speeds.
97% of postcodes (1,149,537) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 2.300 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 1.600 |
| Maximum Mbps | 5.680 |
PL23 1LX has an average upload speed of 2.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
817 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
3% of postcodes (36,360) have slower upload speeds.
97% of postcodes (1,147,464) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
Nearest Dentists
STATION ROAD DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: STATION ROAD, FOWEY, CORNWALL, PL23 1DF
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact: :
PAR RIVER DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 97 STATION ROAD, ST. BLAZEY, PAR, CORNWALL, PL24 2LZ
Distance: 3.99 miles
Contact: :
LOSTWITHIEL DENTAL SURGERY
Address: THE OLD CARRIAGE WORKS, BRUNEL QUAYS, STATION YARD, LOSTWITHIEL, CORNWALL, PL22 0EN
Distance: 4.89 miles
Contact: :
HOLMBUSH ONE LLP
Address: 92 DANIELS LANE, ST. AUSTELL, PL25 3HT
Distance: 5.95 miles
Contact: :
ST AUSTELL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Address: PORTHPEAN ROAD, ST AUSTELL, ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL26 6AA
Distance: 6.49 miles
Contact: :
TRESILLIAN
Address: 5 KINGS AVENUE, ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL25 4TT
Distance: 7.06 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
BOOTS
Address: 16-18 FORE STREET, FOWEY, CORNWALL, PL23 1AQ
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: tel: 01726 833332
BOOTS
Address: 29 EASTCLIFFE ROAD, PAR, CORNWALL, PL24 2AQ
Distance: 3.34 miles
Contact: tel: 01726 812917
BOOTS
Address: 4 FERNLEA VILLAS, ST. BLAZEY, PAR, CORNWALL, PL24 2JG
Distance: 3.94 miles
Contact: tel: 01726 815498
MIDDLEWAY PHARMACY
Address: MIDDLEWAY SURGERY, MIDDLEWAY, ST BLAZEY, PAR, CORNWALL, PL24 2JL
Distance: 3.95 miles
Contact: tel: 01726 813538
ROBERTS PHARMACY
Address: THE COOMBES, POLPERRO, LOOE, CORNWALL, PL13 2RG
Distance: 4.72 miles
Contact: tel: 01503 272250
MOUNTCHASE PHARMACY
Address: 13 FORE STREET, LOSTWITHIEL, CORNWALL, PL22 0BW
Distance: 4.99 miles
Contact: tel: 01208 872368
Nearest Opticians
4152 ST. AUSTELL
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, CROMWELL ROAD, ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL25 4PR
Distance: 6.46 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (FORE ST, ST AUSTELL)
Address: 29 FORE STREET, ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL25 5EP
Distance: 7.37 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (ST AUSTELL)
Address: 39 FORE STREET, ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL25 5PY
Distance: 7.39 miles
Contact: :
R.A.B THOMPSON OPTICIANS
Address: 2 THE QUAY, WEST LOOE, LOOE, CORNWALL, PL13 2BX
Distance: 7.64 miles
Contact: :
HUXTER AND DAVY OPTICIANS
Address: HIGHER MARKET STREET, LOOE, PL13 1BP
Distance: 7.72 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (BODMIN)
Address: 12 FORE STREET, BODMIN, CORNWALL, PL31 2HQ
Distance: 9.90 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
FOWEY RIVER PRACTICE
Address: RAWLINGS LANE, FOWEY, CORNWALL, PL23 1DT
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: tel: 01726 829272
POLRUAN
Address: THE QUAY, POLRUAN, CORNWALL, PL23 1PA
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: :
PAR
Address: PAR HEALTH CENTRE, EASTCLIFFE RD, PAR, CORNWALL, PL24 2AJ
Distance: 3.46 miles
Contact: :
MIDDLEWAY SURGERY
Address: MIDDLEWAY, ST. BLAZEY, PAR, CORNWALL, PL24 2JL
Distance: 3.95 miles
Contact: tel: 01726 812019
POLPERRO
Address: THE SURGERY, POLPERRO, CORNWALL, PL13 2RH
Distance: 4.62 miles
Contact: :
PELYNT
Address: SUMMER LANE, PELYNT, LOOE, PL13 2LP
Distance: 4.85 miles
Contact: :
Transport Links
Train Stations
Par
Address: Par station, Station Approach, off Eastcliffe Road, Par, PL24 2LT
Postcode: PL24 2LT
Line: Cornish Main Line|Atlantic Coast Line
Company: Great Western Railway
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 3.57 miles
Lostwithiel
Address: Lostwithiel station, Grenville Road, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0EW
Postcode: PL22 0EW
Line: Cornish Main Line
Company: Great Western Railway
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 4.94 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
| Westminster Constituency | South East Cornwall |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament | |
| Contact Details | Contact Anna Gelderd |
| Political Party | Labour |
Where can I find out where the nearest Library is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Cornwall council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Libraries - Cornwall CouncilHouse Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £230,000 | £230,000 | £230,000 | 1 |
| 2015 | £216,500 | £352,500 | £284,500 | 2 |
| 2016 | £245,000 | £230,000 | £237,500 | 2 |
| 2017 | £275,000 | £219,950 | £247,475 | 2 |
| 2018 | £270,000 | £825,000 | £547,500 | 2 |
| 2019 | £400,000 | £400,000 | £400,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £245,000 | £340,000 | £292,500 | 2 |
| 2021 | £271,000 | £550,000 | £667,750 | 4 |
| 2022 | £325,000 | £325,000 | £325,000 | 1 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2025. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Tollgate Road, BODMIN, PL31 2FJ | 15.11 miles | Directions to Aldi |
| Morrisons, Priory Road, BODMIN, PL31 2ST | 15.27 miles | Directions to Morrisons |
| Lidl, Priory Road, BODMIN, PL31 2AA | 15.77 miles | Directions to Lidl |
| Iceland, Fore Street, BODMIN, PL31 2HT | 15.94 miles | Directions to Iceland |
| Asda, Launceston Road, BODMIN, PL31 2AR | 16.00 miles | Directions to Asda |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Service Area, Callington Road, Saltash, PL12 6LF | 18.01 miles | Directions to Service Area, Callington Road |
| 4 Kenwyn Street, Truro, TR1 3DJ | 19.55 miles | Directions to 4 Kenwyn Street |
| 4-5 Station Approach, Cliff Road, Newquay, TR7 2NG | 20.41 miles | Directions to 4-5 Station Approach, Cliff Road |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Pentewan Road, ST. AUSTELL, PL25 5BU | 7.30 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Pentewan Road, ST. AUSTELL, PL25 5BU |
| McDonald's, Bodmin Retail Park, Launceston Rd, Bodmin PL31 2AP | 9.66 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Bodmin Retail Park, Launceston Rd, Bodmin PL31 2AP |
| McDonald's, Victoria, Roche, ST. AUSTELL, PL26 8UF | 10.19 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Victoria, Roche, ST. AUSTELL, PL26 8UF |
| McDonald's, Penhale, Fraddon, ST. COLUMB, TR9 6NA | 14.17 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Penhale, Fraddon, ST. COLUMB, TR9 6NA |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Pentewan Road, ST. AUSTELL, PL25 5BU | 7.30 miles | Directions to KFC St Austell - Pentewan Road |
| KFC, Forth An Hellier, BODMIN, PL31 2RW | 9.88 miles | Directions to KFC Bodmin - Launceston Road |