PL13 1BW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Higher Market Street, 0.1km from Looe in Looe. Administratively it sits within Looe East & Deviock ward and the South East Cornwall constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents average 52 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £165k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for PL13 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00094765 (shared with 60 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGHER MARKET STREET, PL13 1BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHER MARKET STREET, PL13 1BW.
181
52
£ 38,700 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL13 1BW 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 1BW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 45% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £165k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL13 1BW. 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
Terraced
£ 165,000
1 sales · Mean £ 165,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL13 1BW 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 Bakery0.8 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
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
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Hannafore Point Hotel0.4 km
- Portbyhan Hotel0.3 km
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: PL131BW · Data under Open Government Licence