PL13 1AZ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Castle Street, 0.0km from Looe in Looe. Administratively it sits within Looe East & Deviock ward and the South East Cornwall constituency.
For renters and young professionals, PL13 1AZ offers a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 52 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £195k.
Census 2021 statistics for PL13 1AZ are sourced from Output Area E00094765 (shared with 60 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CASTLE STREET, PL13 1AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLE STREET, PL13 1AZ.
181
52
£ 38,700 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL13 1AZ 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
No single demographic signal dominates PL13 1AZ — age 52, 45% ownership, 48% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL13 1AZ. The average age is 51.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 107,000
3 sales · Mean £ 129,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL13 1AZ has low crime rates — 43 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 Zero0.1 km
- Robbies Old Boathouse Ice Cream Factory0.1 km
- Sarah's Pasties And Cakes0.1 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Commonwood Manor1.0 km
- Hannafore Point Hotel0.5 km
- Portbyhan Hotel0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- The Barbican Inn0.9 km
- The Globe Inn0.6 km
- Admiral Boscarn0.1 km
- Black Swan0.2 km
- Looe Sailing Club0.1 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Bridge Grill0.3 km
- Martins Dairy0.3 km
- Polperro Holiday Park Shop And Restaurant0.6 km
- Rivercroft Hotel0.4 km
- Beach Cafe0.1 km
- + 29 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Harry's0.3 km
- Ocean Dragon Takeaway0.8 km
- Fresh Fillers0.0 km
- Hannafore Kiosk1.0 km
- Harveys Fish Bar0.2 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative0.1 km
- East Looe Co-op0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Looe0.7 km
- Sandplace3.8 km
- Causeland5.9 km
Bus Stops
- The Square0.2 km
- Fire Station0.2 km
- The Square0.2 km
- Bridge0.4 km
- Bridge0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: PL131AZ · Data under Open Government Licence