About Fowey

Fowey is a small town located in Cornwall, England, within the PL23 postcode area. It sits on the banks of the River Fowey, providing a scenic waterfront that is popular with both locals and visitors. The town features a mix of narrow streets and a variety of shops, cafes, and restaurants. Fowey is also known for its sailing and water sports, making it a popular destination for those who enjoy outdoor activities. The town has a long maritime history, which is reflected in its architecture and local attractions. Fowey is home to several historic sites, including St. Catherine's Castle and the Fowey Museum, which offers insights into the area's past. The surrounding countryside provides opportunities for walking and exploring, with paths that lead to stunning coastal views and nearby attractions.

Local Government

District Cornwall
Ward Fowey, Tywardreath & Par
Constituency St Austell and Newquay
Parish Fowey
Region South West

Property Prices 908 sales

Average Price £522K
£7K — £6.6M
Detached £707K 335
Semi £314K 87
Terraced £394K 241
Flat £340K 148

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Lostwithiel Train Station 5.3 miles
Luxulyan Train Station 6.3 miles
Looe Train Station 8.2 miles
Bugle Train Station 8.2 miles
Sandplace Train Station 8.4 miles
St Keyne Wishing Well Halt Train Station 9.4 miles

Schools & Education 8 nearby View all schools

6 Primary
1 Secondary
1 Other
Fowey Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Fowey River Academy Secondary 0.4 miles Polruan Primary Academy Primary 0.5 miles Tywardreath School Primary 3.3 miles Lerryn CofE Primary School Primary 3.6 miles Doubletrees School Special 3.9 miles Biscovey Nursery and Infants' Academy Primary 3.9 miles Biscovey Academy Primary 3.9 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Readymoney 0.6 miles Polruan 0.6 miles Bodinnick 0.9 miles Whitecross 0.9 miles Mixtow 1.2 miles Pont 1.4 miles Lanteglos Highway 1.8 miles Golant 1.9 miles Polkerris 2 miles Torfrey 2 miles Penpoll 2.2 miles St Veep 2.6 miles

Streets in PL23 30 shown View all streets

A3082 1 Attwell Terrace 1 B3269 2 Battery Lane 1 Battery Park 2 Bodinnick Heights 2 Bones Meadow 1 Browns Hill 1 Carne Close 1 Chapel Lane 1 Church Avenue 3 Church Hill 1 Cliff Rise 1 Cobbs Well 1 Daglands Road 3 Downs Hill 1 Du Maurier Drive 1 East Street 4 Esplanade 5 Ferris Way 1 Fore Street 14 Gallant's Drive 1 Green Lane 3 Greenbank 3 Hanson Drive 1 Hill Close 2 Hill Hay Close 1 Hockens Lane 1 Kendall Park 1 Langurtho Road 4

Postcodes in PL23 50 shown View all postcodes

PL23 1AA PL23 1AB PL23 1AH PL23 1AJ PL23 1AL PL23 1AN PL23 1AP PL23 1AQ PL23 1AR PL23 1AS PL23 1AT PL23 1AU PL23 1AX PL23 1AY PL23 1AZ PL23 1BD PL23 1BE PL23 1BG PL23 1BH PL23 1BJ PL23 1BL PL23 1BN PL23 1BP PL23 1BQ PL23 1BS PL23 1BT PL23 1BU PL23 1BW PL23 1BX PL23 1BY PL23 1BZ PL23 1DA PL23 1DB PL23 1DD PL23 1DE PL23 1DF PL23 1DG PL23 1DH PL23 1DJ PL23 1DL PL23 1DN PL23 1DP PL23 1DQ PL23 1DR PL23 1DS PL23 1DT PL23 1DU PL23 1DW PL23 1DX PL23 1DY

Notable & Famous People from Fowey 1 people

Antony Hewish
Astronomer
English physicist and radio astronomer (1924–2021)