PL13 1AU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Higher Chapel Street, 0.1km from Looe in Looe. Administratively it sits within Looe East & Deviock ward and the South East Cornwall constituency.
Day-to-day life in PL13 1AU has the character of a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £205k.
Census 2021 statistics for PL13 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00094772 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGHER CHAPEL STREET, PL13 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHER CHAPEL STREET, PL13 1AU.
183
50
£ 38,700 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL13 1AU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
PL13 1AU is an established family neighbourhood — 55% owner-occupation and an average age of 50 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL13 1AU. The average age is 49.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 200,000
7 sales · Mean £ 232,857
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL13 1AU has low crime rates — 37 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Looe Primary Academy
Looe Community Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Barbican Bakery0.8 km
- Spar0.5 km
- Below Zero0.2 km
- Robbies Old Boathouse Ice Cream Factory0.2 km
- Sarah's Pasties And Cakes0.1 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- The Barbican Inn0.9 km
- The Globe Inn0.7 km
- Admiral Boscarn0.1 km
- Black Swan0.3 km
- Looe Sailing Club0.1 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Bridge Grill0.4 km
- Martins Dairy0.4 km
- Polperro Holiday Park Shop And Restaurant0.7 km
- Rivercroft Hotel0.5 km
- Beach Cafe0.0 km
- + 29 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Harry's0.4 km
- Ocean Dragon Takeaway0.8 km
- Fresh Fillers0.0 km
- Hannafore Kiosk0.9 km
- Harveys Fish Bar0.3 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Hannafore Point Hotel0.4 km
- Portbyhan Hotel0.4 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative0.2 km
- East Looe Co-op0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Looe0.8 km
- Sandplace3.9 km
- Causeland6.0 km
Bus Stops
- The Square0.2 km
- Fire Station0.2 km
- The Square0.2 km
- Bridge0.5 km
- Sawyers Guest House0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: PL131AU · Data under Open Government Licence