Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

HIGHER MARKET STREET, PL13 1BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHER MARKET STREET, PL13 1BP.

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

181

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 38,700 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL13 1BP 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.

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3/10
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1/10
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3/10
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1/10
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6/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PL13 1BP spans multiple life stages — average age 52, moderate ownership and renting. £325k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

PL13 1BP 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. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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: Average house prices are around £325k.

Census 2021 statistics for PL13 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00094765 (shared with 60 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 1BP. 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

White / British95.6%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 325,000

1 sales · Mean £ 325,000

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

PL13 1BP 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.

Violence and sexual offences41
Criminal damage and arson18
Anti-social behaviour17
Public order13
Shoplifting10

school Local Schools

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Looe Primary Academy

Good251 pupils0.8 km
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Looe Community Academy

Good491 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Barbican Bakery0.8 km
  • Spar0.5 km
  • Below Zero0.1 km
  • Robbies Old Boathouse Ice Cream Factory0.2 km
  • Sarah's Pasties And Cakes0.1 km
  • + 3 more
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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

Restaurant, Cafe

34 nearby
  • Bridge Grill0.3 km
  • Martins Dairy0.3 km
  • Polperro Holiday Park Shop And Restaurant0.7 km
  • Rivercroft Hotel0.5 km
  • Beach Cafe0.1 km
  • + 29 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Harry's0.4 km
  • Ocean Dragon Takeaway0.8 km
  • Fresh Fillers0.0 km
  • Hannafore Kiosk1.0 km
  • Harveys Fish Bar0.2 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Hannafore Point Hotel0.4 km
  • Portbyhan Hotel0.3 km
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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