PL13 1DH is a safe, established residential area on Barbican Road, 0.2km from Shutta in Looe. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Looe East & Deviock ward and the South East Cornwall constituency.
Within the PL13 district, this postcode is characterised by a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for PL13 1DH are sourced from Output Area E00094778 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARBICAN ROAD, PL13 1DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARBICAN ROAD, PL13 1DH.
296
43
£ 38,700 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates PL13 1DH — age 43, 85% ownership, 12% 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 1DH. The average age is 42.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL13 1DH has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. 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- Below Zero0.8 km
- Robbies Old Boathouse Ice Cream Factory0.8 km
- Sarah's Pasties And Cakes0.9 km
- The Cheese Emporium0.8 km
- Lyonesse0.8 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Portbyhan Hotel0.8 km
- Commonwood Manor0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Admiral Boscarn0.8 km
- Black Swan0.6 km
- Looe Sailing Club0.8 km
- Salutation Inn0.8 km
- Ship Hotel0.7 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- Beach Cafe0.9 km
- Cafe Fleur0.6 km
- Chennai Indian Fusion0.8 km
- Cornish Bakehouse0.7 km
- Cornish Bakery0.8 km
- + 28 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative0.7 km
- East Looe Co-op0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Fresh Fillers0.8 km
- Harveys Fish Bar0.6 km
- The Pasty Shop0.8 km
- The Sandwich Bar (Looe) Limited0.7 km
- Harry's0.6 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Looe0.5 km
- Sandplace3.2 km
- Causeland5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Primary School0.1 km
- The Barbican Inn0.1 km
- New Barbican Farm0.2 km
- St Winnolls Park0.2 km
- Barbican Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: PL131DH · Data under Open Government Licence