Longsteps Fowey, Cornwall
3 addresses across 2 postcodes (PL23), about 30 m long. USRN 31402836.
- Sales: 3 recorded sales since 1995; in 2014 the median was £207,000 across 2 sales.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Cornwall costs £2,591 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 22% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Par, about 5.4 km (3.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1 km (0.6 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 3.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 18 to 22 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Fowey River Practice, about 350 m away.
- People: About 230 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 76% of households owned their home and 41% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 18 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often other theft.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2 | £207,000 | £170,000 | £244,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec 2014 | 4 PL23 1BL | Terraced | £170,000 | |
| 27 Aug 2014 | 3 PL23 1BL | Flat or maisonette | £244,000 | |
| 29 Nov 2013 | 2 PL23 1BL | Terraced | £250,000 |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Cornwall in 2026-27: Band D £2,591 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,727 | £2,015 | £2,303 | £2,591 | £3,167 | £3,742 | £4,318 | £5,182 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (29% of about 910 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, FOWEY (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 4.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- 26-30, LOSTWITHIEL STREET, grade II
- 32 AND 34, LOSTWITHIEL STREET, grade II
- CLEAR HOUSE, grade II
- The Salt Store, grade II
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 3 addresses are between 18 m and 22 m above sea level (21 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PL23 1BE | 91% | 22% | 22% | 0% |
| PL23 1BL | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Par 223,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.4 km (3.3 miles) |
| Lostwithiel 94,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.3 km (5.2 miles) | |
| Luxulyan 3,200 journeys in 2024–25 | 10 km (6.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 29 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Varco's Corner Fowey | 40 m |
| Ferry terminal | Fowey Town Quay Ferry Landing | 150 m |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Albert Quay Car Park | 250 m |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest St Saviours Hill CP GeniePoint | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cornwall Airport Newquay NQY | 28.1 km (17 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 149 km (93 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Fowey River Practice | 350 m |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 200 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Station Road Dental Practice | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Fowey Hospital | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Police station | Saint Austell Police Station | 10.7 km (6.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Barclays ATM | 120 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 7,160 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,750 m² | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Squires Field 1.8 ha | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Readymoney Allotments 7,410 m² | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Walls at Place, a listed building (Grade II*), 80 m north-east. 122 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade I and 8 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Walls at Place | Listed building, Grade II* | 80 m north-east |
| Church of St Fimbarrus Or St Nicholas | Listed building, Grade I | 80 m north-east |
| The Ship Inn | Listed building, Grade II* | 100 m east |
| Place | Listed building, Grade I | 110 m north-east |
| Fowey Blockhouse | Scheduled monument | 440 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Polruan Blockhouse | Scheduled monument | 590 m (0.4 miles) south |
| St Saviour's Chapel, Polruan | Scheduled monument | 870 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Menabilly | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Battle of Lostwithiel 31 August - 1 September 1644 | Registered battlefield | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Polruan Pool | Bay | 500 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Brawn Point | Wetland | 530 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Caffamill Pill | Tidal water | 620 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Station Wood | Wood | 710 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Higher Penventinue Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Southground Cliffs | Cliff or slope | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 3.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 3 | 3 |
None of the street's 3 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Cornwall: see them on the Cornwall page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fowey Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Fowey River Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 520 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Polruan Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Fowey Yacht Club PL23 1BH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 5 Very good | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Bufala Fowey PL23 1BD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 5 Very good | 23 Mar 2023 |
| The Teapot Cafe PL23 1BD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 5 Very good | 25 Sep 2026 |
| The Ship Inn PL23 1AZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 110 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Brown Sugar PL23 1AR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Richards Greengrocer And Fish Monger PL23 1AR | Retailers - other | 120 m | 4 Good | 3 Jun 2026 |
| The Old Bank PL23 1BA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 5 Very good | 3 Sep 2025 |
| Troy Town Gallery PL23 1AS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 5 Very good | 7 Aug 2019 |
| Mr Coneys Fowey PL23 1AP | Retailers - other | 130 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Webbsters Fish And Chips PL23 1AP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 m | 4 Good | 8 May 2026 |
| Tarquin's Gin PL23 1AQ | Retailers - other | 140 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jan 2023 |
| Haveners Bar And Grill PL23 1AT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 140 m | 5 Very good | 17 Apr 2026 |
| The King Of Prussia PL23 1AT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 4 Good | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Flapjackery PL23 1AH | Retailers - other | 150 m | 5 Very good | 7 Nov 2023 |
| Safe Harbour Inn PL23 1BQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 160 m | 5 Very good | 12 Aug 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Other theft | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Fore Street (4); On or near South Street (3); On or near Rose Hill (2); On or near Long Steps (2); On or near Webb Street (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 63 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 7% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 44% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 76% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 59% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 21% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 38% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 48% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 44% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 23% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 29% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 45% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 21% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 41% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Long Steps · Long Steps · Daglands Hill · Browns Hill · Church Side · Church Avenue · Lostwithiel Street · Whitford Yard · Daglands Road · Cobbs Well · Webb Street · Market Street
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.