PL13 1AF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Orchard, 0.2km from Shutta in Looe. Administratively it sits within Looe East & Deviock ward and the South East Cornwall constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in PL13, PL13 1AF offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Average age 61 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £325k, down 10.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PL13 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00094780 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE ORCHARD, PL13 1AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE ORCHARD, PL13 1AF.
240
61
£ 38,700 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL13 1AF represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
PL13 1AF is a settled retirement community — average age 61, 88% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £325k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending down 10.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL13 1AF. The average age is 60.9. 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, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 310,000
5 sales · Mean £ 301,500
Semi-Detached
£ 245,000
3 sales · Mean £ 249,983
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL13 1AF has low crime rates — 35 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 Zero0.5 km
- Robbies Old Boathouse Ice Cream Factory0.5 km
- Sarah's Pasties And Cakes0.6 km
- The Cheese Emporium0.6 km
- Lyonesse0.5 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Hannafore Point Hotel0.9 km
- Portbyhan Hotel0.5 km
- Commonwood Manor0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Admiral Boscarn0.6 km
- Black Swan0.4 km
- Looe Sailing Club0.6 km
- Salutation Inn0.5 km
- Ship Hotel0.5 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Beach Cafe0.6 km
- Cafe Fleur0.4 km
- Chennai Indian Fusion0.6 km
- Cornish Bakehouse0.5 km
- Cornish Bakery0.5 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative0.5 km
- East Looe Co-op0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Fresh Fillers0.6 km
- Harveys Fish Bar0.4 km
- The Pasty Shop0.6 km
- The Sandwich Bar (Looe) Limited0.5 km
- Harry's0.4 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Looe0.4 km
- Sandplace3.4 km
- Causeland5.5 km
Bus Stops
- St Winnolls Park0.1 km
- Primary School0.2 km
- The Barbican Inn0.3 km
- Station Road0.3 km
- Bridge0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: PL131AF · Data under Open Government Licence