PL23 1PA 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 (1PA) 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 PA.
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 1PA postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the PL23 1PA postcode have the street address of The Quay
A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 6 individuals call the PL23 1PA postcode their home.
PL23 1PA is within the village of Polruan.
The PL23 1PA postcode area is composed of 76.47% residential properties, 23.53% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in PL23 1PA are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of maisonettes. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are detached, enclosed end-terraced, enclosed mid-terrace, mid-terraced and end-terraced. Of these maisonettes, most are unknown. The remainder are mid-terraced. Of these flats, most are semi-detached.
Most properties in PL23 1PA are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
None Domestic Buildings in PL23 1PA fall under these categories: Shops and Food And Drink.
Shops include The Winkle Picker, The Quay.
Food And Drink include The Winkle Picker, The Quay.
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The Lugger Inn
The Lugger Inn is a social venue where you can enjoy drinks, meals, and entertainment located at Fore Street, Polruan, Fowey, Cornwall, PL23 1PA.
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 76.47% |
| Commercial | 23.53% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for PL23 1PA
The telephone area code for PL23 1PA is 01726 St Austell.
Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 50.3290576069 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -4.63466545499 |
Retail and Shopping near PL23 1PA
Street
Town
Locality
Distance (Miles)
Central Postcode
Directions on Google Maps
LOSTWITHIEL STREET
FOWEY
0.40
PL23 1BD
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FORE STREET
FOWEY
0.48
PL23 1AH
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PAR GREEN
PAR
3.29
PL24 2AG
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EASTCLIFFE ROAD
PAR
3.32
PL24 2AH
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Nearest Town
Distance (Miles)
Direction
Bearing
Fowey
0.43
N
357.23
Lostwithiel
5.65
NNW
343.73
Looe
8.17
ENE
77.93
Liskeard
11.50
NE
40.53
St Columb Major
15.37
WNW
298.57
Wadebridge
15.71
NW
325.63
Truro
18.99
WSW
256.28
Torpoint
19.62
E
80.19
Launceston
24.39
NNE
29.47
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Fowey
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
Average Mbps 43.500 Median Mbps 51.500 Maximum Mbps 66.330
PL23 1PA has an average download speed of 43.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,256 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
19% of postcodes (221,952) have slower broadband speeds.
81% of postcodes (961,433) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
Average Mbps 10.100 Median Mbps 10.000 Maximum Mbps 20.000
PL23 1PA has an average upload speed of 10.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
6,632 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
24% of postcodes (283,253) have slower upload speeds.
76% of postcodes (894,756) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Primary Schools
Polruan Primary Academy
Address: Polruan Primary Academy, St Saviour's Hill, Polruan, Cornwall, PL23 1PS
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: 01726870402
Polruan Community Primary School
Address: Polruan Community Primary School, St Saviour's Hill, Polruan, Cornwall, PL23 1PS
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact:
Nearest Dentists
STATION ROAD DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: STATION ROAD, FOWEY, CORNWALL, PL23 1DF
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: :
PAR RIVER DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 97 STATION ROAD, ST. BLAZEY, PAR, CORNWALL, PL24 2LZ
Distance: 4.02 miles
Contact: :
LOSTWITHIEL DENTAL SURGERY
Address: THE OLD CARRIAGE WORKS, BRUNEL QUAYS, STATION YARD, LOSTWITHIEL, CORNWALL, PL22 0EN
Distance: 5.52 miles
Contact: :
HOLMBUSH ONE LLP
Address: 92 DANIELS LANE, ST. AUSTELL, PL25 3HT
Distance: 5.67 miles
Contact: :
ST AUSTELL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Address: PORTHPEAN ROAD, ST AUSTELL, ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL26 6AA
Distance: 6.11 miles
Contact: :
TRESILLIAN
Address: 5 KINGS AVENUE, ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL25 4TT
Distance: 6.76 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
BOOTS
Address: 16-18 FORE STREET, FOWEY, CORNWALL, PL23 1AQ
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: tel: 01726 833332
BOOTS
Address: 29 EASTCLIFFE ROAD, PAR, CORNWALL, PL24 2AQ
Distance: 3.33 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: 5.01 miles
Contact: tel: 01503 272250
MOUNTCHASE PHARMACY
Address: 13 FORE STREET, LOSTWITHIEL, CORNWALL, PL22 0BW
Distance: 5.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01208 872368
Nearest Opticians
4152 ST. AUSTELL
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, CROMWELL ROAD, ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL25 4PR
Distance: 6.14 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (FORE ST, ST AUSTELL)
Address: 29 FORE STREET, ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL25 5EP
Distance: 7.07 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (ST AUSTELL)
Address: 39 FORE STREET, ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL25 5PY
Distance: 7.09 miles
Contact: :
R.A.B THOMPSON OPTICIANS
Address: 2 THE QUAY, WEST LOOE, LOOE, CORNWALL, PL13 2BX
Distance: 8.08 miles
Contact: :
HUXTER AND DAVY OPTICIANS
Address: HIGHER MARKET STREET, LOOE, PL13 1BP
Distance: 8.16 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (BODMIN)
Address: 12 FORE STREET, BODMIN, CORNWALL, PL31 2HQ
Distance: 10.49 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
POLRUAN
Address: THE QUAY, POLRUAN, CORNWALL, PL23 1PA
Distance: 0.00 miles
Contact: :
FOWEY RIVER PRACTICE
Address: RAWLINGS LANE, FOWEY, CORNWALL, PL23 1DT
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01726 829272
PAR
Address: PAR HEALTH CENTRE, EASTCLIFFE RD, PAR, CORNWALL, PL24 2AJ
Distance: 3.49 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: 4.94 miles
Contact: :
PELYNT
Address: SUMMER LANE, PELYNT, LOOE, PL13 2LP
Distance: 5.51 miles
Contact: :
Transport Links
Train Stations
Distances are as the crow flies.
What are the Council Tax Bands?
Council Tax Bands for PL23 1PA Council Tax Band Number of Properties Band B 1 Band C 1
What Addresses are in this Postcode?
Addresses for The Quay, Polruan, Fowey, Cornwall, which have the PL23 1PA Postcode
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 2015 £227,500 £227,500 £227,500 1 2016 £249,950 £249,950 £249,950 1 2017 £485,000 £485,000 £485,000 1 2018 £173,000 £173,000 £173,000 1 2021 £480,000 £480,000 £480,000 1 2023 £700,000 £700,000 £700,000 1
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Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
Popular Supermarkets near PL23 1PA Supermarket Distance Directions Aldi, Tollgate Road, BODMIN, PL31 2FJ 16.11 miles Directions to Aldi Morrisons, Priory Road, BODMIN, PL31 2ST 16.26 miles Directions to Morrisons Lidl, Priory Road, BODMIN, PL31 2AA 16.73 miles Directions to Lidl Iceland, Fore Street, BODMIN, PL31 2HT 16.89 miles Directions to Iceland Asda, Launceston Road, BODMIN, PL31 2AR 17.02 miles Directions to Asda
What Popular Restaurants are near?
Burger King Restaurants near PL23 1PA Burger King Distance Directions Service Area, Callington Road, Saltash, PL12 6LF 18.57 miles Directions to Service Area, Callington Road 4 Kenwyn Street, Truro, TR1 3DJ 19.04 miles Directions to 4 Kenwyn Street 4-5 Station Approach, Cliff Road, Newquay, TR7 2NG 20.31 miles Directions to 4-5 Station Approach, Cliff Road
Mcdonald's Restaurants near PL23 1PA Mcdonald's Distance Directions McDonald's, Pentewan Road, ST. AUSTELL, PL25 5BU 6.96 miles Directions to McDonald's, Pentewan Road, ST. AUSTELL, PL25 5BU McDonald's, Bodmin Retail Park, Launceston Rd, Bodmin PL31 2AP 10.29 miles Directions to McDonald's, Bodmin Retail Park, Launceston Rd, Bodmin PL31 2AP McDonald's, Victoria, Roche, ST. AUSTELL, PL26 8UF 10.40 miles Directions to McDonald's, Victoria, Roche, ST. AUSTELL, PL26 8UF McDonald's, Penhale, Fraddon, ST. COLUMB, TR9 6NA 14.03 miles Directions to McDonald's, Penhale, Fraddon, ST. COLUMB, TR9 6NA
KFC Restaurants near PL23 1PA Restaurant Distance Directions KFC, Pentewan Road, ST. AUSTELL, PL25 5BU 6.96 miles Directions to KFC St Austell - Pentewan Road KFC, Forth An Hellier, BODMIN, PL31 2RW 10.51 miles Directions to KFC Bodmin - Launceston Road
| Street | Town | Locality | Distance (Miles) | Central Postcode | Directions on Google Maps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOSTWITHIEL STREET | FOWEY | 0.40 | PL23 1BD | View on Google Maps | |
| FORE STREET | FOWEY | 0.48 | PL23 1AH | View on Google Maps | |
| PAR GREEN | PAR | 3.29 | PL24 2AG | View on Google Maps | |
| EASTCLIFFE ROAD | PAR | 3.32 | PL24 2AH | View on Google Maps |
| Nearest Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fowey | 0.43 | N | 357.23 |
| Lostwithiel | 5.65 | NNW | 343.73 |
| Looe | 8.17 | ENE | 77.93 |
| Liskeard | 11.50 | NE | 40.53 |
| St Columb Major | 15.37 | WNW | 298.57 |
| Wadebridge | 15.71 | NW | 325.63 |
| Truro | 18.99 | WSW | 256.28 |
| Torpoint | 19.62 | E | 80.19 |
| Launceston | 24.39 | NNE | 29.47 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Fowey
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 43.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 51.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 66.330 |
PL23 1PA has an average download speed of 43.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,256 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
19% of postcodes (221,952) have slower broadband speeds.
81% of postcodes (961,433) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 10.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
PL23 1PA has an average upload speed of 10.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
6,632 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
24% of postcodes (283,253) have slower upload speeds.
76% of postcodes (894,756) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Primary Schools
Polruan Primary Academy
Address: Polruan Primary Academy, St Saviour's Hill, Polruan, Cornwall, PL23 1PS
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: 01726870402
Polruan Community Primary School
Address: Polruan Community Primary School, St Saviour's Hill, Polruan, Cornwall, PL23 1PS
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact:
Nearest Dentists
STATION ROAD DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: STATION ROAD, FOWEY, CORNWALL, PL23 1DF
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: :
PAR RIVER DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 97 STATION ROAD, ST. BLAZEY, PAR, CORNWALL, PL24 2LZ
Distance: 4.02 miles
Contact: :
LOSTWITHIEL DENTAL SURGERY
Address: THE OLD CARRIAGE WORKS, BRUNEL QUAYS, STATION YARD, LOSTWITHIEL, CORNWALL, PL22 0EN
Distance: 5.52 miles
Contact: :
HOLMBUSH ONE LLP
Address: 92 DANIELS LANE, ST. AUSTELL, PL25 3HT
Distance: 5.67 miles
Contact: :
ST AUSTELL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Address: PORTHPEAN ROAD, ST AUSTELL, ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL26 6AA
Distance: 6.11 miles
Contact: :
TRESILLIAN
Address: 5 KINGS AVENUE, ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL25 4TT
Distance: 6.76 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
BOOTS
Address: 16-18 FORE STREET, FOWEY, CORNWALL, PL23 1AQ
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: tel: 01726 833332
BOOTS
Address: 29 EASTCLIFFE ROAD, PAR, CORNWALL, PL24 2AQ
Distance: 3.33 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: 5.01 miles
Contact: tel: 01503 272250
MOUNTCHASE PHARMACY
Address: 13 FORE STREET, LOSTWITHIEL, CORNWALL, PL22 0BW
Distance: 5.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01208 872368
Nearest Opticians
4152 ST. AUSTELL
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, CROMWELL ROAD, ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL25 4PR
Distance: 6.14 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (FORE ST, ST AUSTELL)
Address: 29 FORE STREET, ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL25 5EP
Distance: 7.07 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (ST AUSTELL)
Address: 39 FORE STREET, ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL25 5PY
Distance: 7.09 miles
Contact: :
R.A.B THOMPSON OPTICIANS
Address: 2 THE QUAY, WEST LOOE, LOOE, CORNWALL, PL13 2BX
Distance: 8.08 miles
Contact: :
HUXTER AND DAVY OPTICIANS
Address: HIGHER MARKET STREET, LOOE, PL13 1BP
Distance: 8.16 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (BODMIN)
Address: 12 FORE STREET, BODMIN, CORNWALL, PL31 2HQ
Distance: 10.49 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
POLRUAN
Address: THE QUAY, POLRUAN, CORNWALL, PL23 1PA
Distance: 0.00 miles
Contact: :
FOWEY RIVER PRACTICE
Address: RAWLINGS LANE, FOWEY, CORNWALL, PL23 1DT
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01726 829272
PAR
Address: PAR HEALTH CENTRE, EASTCLIFFE RD, PAR, CORNWALL, PL24 2AJ
Distance: 3.49 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: 4.94 miles
Contact: :
PELYNT
Address: SUMMER LANE, PELYNT, LOOE, PL13 2LP
Distance: 5.51 miles
Contact: :
Transport Links
Train Stations
Distances are as the crow flies.
What are the Council Tax Bands?
| Council Tax Band | Number of Properties |
|---|---|
| Band B | 1 |
| Band C | 1 |
What Addresses are in this Postcode?
Addresses for The Quay, Polruan, Fowey, Cornwall, which have the PL23 1PA Postcode
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | £227,500 | £227,500 | £227,500 | 1 |
| 2016 | £249,950 | £249,950 | £249,950 | 1 |
| 2017 | £485,000 | £485,000 | £485,000 | 1 |
| 2018 | £173,000 | £173,000 | £173,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £480,000 | £480,000 | £480,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | £700,000 | £700,000 | £700,000 | 1 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2024. 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 | 16.11 miles | Directions to Aldi |
| Morrisons, Priory Road, BODMIN, PL31 2ST | 16.26 miles | Directions to Morrisons |
| Lidl, Priory Road, BODMIN, PL31 2AA | 16.73 miles | Directions to Lidl |
| Iceland, Fore Street, BODMIN, PL31 2HT | 16.89 miles | Directions to Iceland |
| Asda, Launceston Road, BODMIN, PL31 2AR | 17.02 miles | Directions to Asda |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Service Area, Callington Road, Saltash, PL12 6LF | 18.57 miles | Directions to Service Area, Callington Road |
| 4 Kenwyn Street, Truro, TR1 3DJ | 19.04 miles | Directions to 4 Kenwyn Street |
| 4-5 Station Approach, Cliff Road, Newquay, TR7 2NG | 20.31 miles | Directions to 4-5 Station Approach, Cliff Road |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Pentewan Road, ST. AUSTELL, PL25 5BU | 6.96 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Pentewan Road, ST. AUSTELL, PL25 5BU |
| McDonald's, Bodmin Retail Park, Launceston Rd, Bodmin PL31 2AP | 10.29 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Bodmin Retail Park, Launceston Rd, Bodmin PL31 2AP |
| McDonald's, Victoria, Roche, ST. AUSTELL, PL26 8UF | 10.40 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Victoria, Roche, ST. AUSTELL, PL26 8UF |
| McDonald's, Penhale, Fraddon, ST. COLUMB, TR9 6NA | 14.03 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Penhale, Fraddon, ST. COLUMB, TR9 6NA |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Pentewan Road, ST. AUSTELL, PL25 5BU | 6.96 miles | Directions to KFC St Austell - Pentewan Road |
| KFC, Forth An Hellier, BODMIN, PL31 2RW | 10.51 miles | Directions to KFC Bodmin - Launceston Road |