PL13 1DB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Bay, 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 1DB 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 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £157k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 9.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PL13 1DB are sourced from Output Area E00094772 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE BAY, PL13 1DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE BAY, PL13 1DB.
183
50
£ 38,700 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL13 1DB 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 55% owner-occupation and average age 50, PL13 1DB has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £157k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 9.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL13 1DB. 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
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
£ 145,000
3 sales · Mean £ 143,333
Terraced
£ 195,000
1 sales · Mean £ 195,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL13 1DB 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 Bakery0.9 km
- Spar0.6 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 Takeaway0.9 km
- Fresh Fillers0.1 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-op0.4 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
- Sawyers Guest House0.4 km
- Sawyers Guest House0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: PL131DB · Data under Open Government Licence