PL13 1BD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Barbican Hill, 0.1km from Looe in Looe. Administratively it sits within Looe East & Deviock ward and the South East Cornwall constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 51 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £140k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for PL13 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00094781 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARBICAN HILL, PL13 1BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARBICAN HILL, PL13 1BD.
220
51
£ 38,700 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
PL13 1BD is an established family neighbourhood — 71% owner-occupation and an average age of 51 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL13 1BD. The average age is 51.5. 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
£ 140,000
2 sales · Mean £ 140,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL13 1BD has low crime rates — 40 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 Bakery0.7 km
- Spar0.4 km
- Below Zero0.1 km
- Robbies Old Boathouse Ice Cream Factory0.1 km
- Sarah's Pasties And Cakes0.2 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Commonwood Manor0.9 km
- Hannafore Point Hotel0.5 km
- Portbyhan Hotel0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- The Barbican Inn0.8 km
- The Globe Inn0.5 km
- Admiral Boscarn0.1 km
- Black Swan0.2 km
- Looe Sailing Club0.1 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Ben's Plaice1.0 km
- Bridge Grill0.3 km
- Martins Dairy0.3 km
- Polperro Holiday Park Shop And Restaurant0.6 km
- Rivercroft Hotel0.4 km
- + 29 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Harry's0.3 km
- Ocean Dragon Takeaway0.7 km
- Fresh Fillers0.1 km
- Harveys Fish Bar0.2 km
- The Pasty Shop0.1 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative0.1 km
- East Looe Co-op0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Looe0.6 km
- Sandplace3.7 km
- Causeland5.8 km
Bus Stops
- The Square0.2 km
- Fire Station0.3 km
- The Square0.3 km
- Bridge0.3 km
- Bridge0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PL131BD · Data under Open Government Licence