Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

BARBICAN HILL, PL13 1BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARBICAN HILL, PL13 1BQ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

220

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 38,700 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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4/10
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3/10
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3/10
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3/10
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4/10
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7/10
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6/10
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4/10
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Area Character

PL13 1BQ 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 a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 57.2% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL13 1BQ 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.

For families considering a move, PL13 1BQ represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £247k, up 57.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL13 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00094781 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL13 1BQ. 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

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 5%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 331,100

2 sales · Mean £ 331,100

Semi-Detached

£ 163,250

2 sales · Mean £ 163,250

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

PL13 1BQ has low crime rates — 46 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.

Violence and sexual offences53
Criminal damage and arson21
Anti-social behaviour19
Public order15
Other theft11

school Local Schools

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Looe Primary Academy

Good251 pupils0.7 km
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Looe Community Academy

Good491 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Commonwood Manor0.9 km
  • Hannafore Point Hotel0.5 km
  • Portbyhan Hotel0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • The Barbican Inn0.8 km
  • The Globe Inn0.5 km
  • Admiral Boscarn0.2 km
  • Black Swan0.1 km
  • Looe Sailing Club0.1 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

34 nearby
  • Ben's Plaice0.9 km
  • Bridge Grill0.2 km
  • Martins Dairy0.2 km
  • Polperro Holiday Park Shop And Restaurant0.6 km
  • Rivercroft Hotel0.3 km
  • + 29 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Harry's0.2 km
  • Ocean Dragon Takeaway0.7 km
  • Fresh Fillers0.1 km
  • Harveys Fish Bar0.1 km
  • The Pasty Shop0.1 km
  • + 1 more
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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