About Polruan

Polruan is a small village located in Cornwall, England, within the PL23 postcode area. Situated on the eastern bank of the River Fowey, it offers scenic views across the water. The village features narrow streets lined with traditional stone houses, many of which date back several centuries. Polruan is primarily known for its fishing and shipbuilding heritage, which can be observed in the local architecture and community. Visitors to Polruan can enjoy walks along the coastal paths that connect to nearby areas, including Fowey. The village has a small harbour where fishing boats are moored, and it serves as a departure point for ferry services to Fowey. There are also a few local shops and pubs where one can experience the community atmosphere. Polruan provides a glimpse into the maritime culture of Cornwall while offering access to the beautiful surrounding coastline.

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 5.9 miles
Luxulyan Train Station 6.7 miles
Looe Train Station 8.3 miles
Bugle Train Station 8.6 miles
Sandplace Train Station 8.7 miles
St Keyne Wishing Well Halt Train Station 9.8 miles

Schools & Education 9 nearby View all schools

6 Primary
1 Secondary
2 Other
Polruan Primary Academy Primary 0.2 miles Fowey River Academy Secondary 0.8 miles Fowey Primary School Primary 0.9 miles Tywardreath School Primary 3.7 miles Biscovey Academy Primary 4.1 miles Biscovey Nursery and Infants' Academy Primary 4.1 miles Doubletrees School 4.2 miles Lerryn CofE Primary School Primary 4.2 miles St Blazey Children's Centre 4.3 miles

Location

Living in Polruan

School Ratings in Polruan

Families in Polruan have access to 9 local schools.

House Prices in Polruan

Homes sell for an average of £522K locally. Most of the housing is made up of detached homes, averaging £707K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Polruan

Crime in the area is lower than the national average. Anti-social behaviour is the leading concern across Polruan, with 2 incidents recorded in January 2026.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Polruan

Broadband services in Polruan range from standard to superfast depending on location. Mobile signal strength on 4G is reasonable, though 5G and indoor coverage can be patchy. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Fowey 0.6 miles Readymoney 0.9 miles Bodinnick 1.4 miles Whitecross 1.4 miles Pont 1.8 miles Mixtow 1.9 miles Polkerris 2.2 miles Lanteglos Highway 2.2 miles Golant 2.5 miles Torfrey 2.6 miles Penpoll 2.8 miles Polmear 3.1 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

Crime in Polruan 12 crimes · January 2026

Low Crime Area

Crime levels in Polruan are lower than the England and Wales average. While violence & sexual offences is the most frequently recorded category, the overall picture is one of a settled and secure village where serious incidents remain uncommon.

8 Violence & Sexual Offences
2 Anti-Social Behaviour
1 Criminal Damage & Arson
1 Other Crime
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.