Barbican Close Looe, Cornwall
12 addresses across 2 postcodes (PL13), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 5700840.
- Sales: 9 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £350,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 2, G: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Cornwall costs £2,591 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Looe, about 440 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 450 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 2.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 86 to 90 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 12 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Old Bridge Surgery, about 420 m (0.3 miles) away.
- People: About 540 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 87% of households owned their home and 27% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 13 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £350,000 | £350,000 | £350,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £365,000 | £365,000 | £365,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £225,000 | £225,000 | £225,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £156,500 | £156,500 | £156,500 |
| 2002 | 1 | £140,000 | £140,000 | £140,000 |
| 1997 | 2 | £76,000 | £66,000 | £86,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £51,000 | £51,000 | £51,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug 2025 | WESTFIELDS, 8 PL13 1EE | Detached | £200,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 1 Nov 2023 | 10 PL13 1EE | Detached | £350,000 | |
| 30 May 2019 | 5 PL13 1EE | Detached | £365,000 | |
| 18 Jan 2010 | 10 PL13 1EE | Detached | £225,000 | |
| 3 Dec 2008 | 10 PL13 1EE | Detached | £156,500 | |
| 12 Sep 2002 | 1 PL13 1EE | Detached | £140,000 | |
| 2 Jul 1997 | 9 PL13 1EE | Detached | £66,000 | |
| 31 Jan 1997 | 5 PL13 1EE | Detached | £86,000 | |
| 6 Dec 1996 | 9 PL13 1EE | Detached | £51,000 |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 86 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (3); House, detached (1). Built: 1950-1966 (4). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2).
Council tax
What each band costs in Cornwall in 2026-27: Band D £2,591 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,727 | £2,015 | £2,303 | £2,591 | £3,167 | £3,742 | £4,318 | £5,182 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (26% of about 1,450 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 12 addresses are between 86 m and 90 m above sea level (88 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PL13 1EE | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| PL13 1EF | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Looe 120,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Sandplace 970 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2 miles) | |
| Causeland 2,110 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.4 km (3.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 19 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest St Winnolls Park Looe | 120 m |
| Ferry terminal | Bodinnick Ferry Landing | 13 km (8.1 miles) |
| Car parks | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Apcoa | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest PoGo Charge | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cornwall Airport Newquay NQY | 39.8 km (25 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 139 km (87 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Old Bridge Surgery | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Maple Croft Dental Surgery | 170 m |
| Hospital | Liskeard Community Hospital | 11.5 km (7.1 miles) |
| Police station | Looe Police Station | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest BP | 380 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 270 m² | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 3,200 m² | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 600 m² | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Looe Allotments and Community Gardens 1.4 ha | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 0.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Golden Guinea Restaurant, a listed building (Grade II*), 580 m (0.4 miles) south-west. 97 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 6 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Golden Guinea Restaurant | Listed building, Grade II* | 580 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| The Fisherman's Arms | Listed building, Grade II* | 650 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Ye Old Cottage Ye Olde Cottage | Listed building, Grade II* | 660 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| The Old Guildhall (Now Museum) | Listed building, Grade II* | 670 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Old Guildhall | Scheduled monument | 670 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Trenant Point | Wetland | 650 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Plaidy Beach | Beach | 720 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Deerpark Wood | Wood | 920 m (0.6 miles) north-west |
| The Blind | Tidal water | 940 m (0.6 miles) south |
| Bodigga Cliff | Cliff or slope | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| Wayland Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 2.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 11 | 12 |
1 of the street's 12 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Cornwall: see them on the Cornwall page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Looe Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 190 m | No published inspection |
| Looe Community Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbican Bakery PL13 1EZ | Retailers - other | 140 m | 5 Very good | 25 Nov 2024 |
| Spar East Looe PL13 1JN | Retailers - other | 150 m | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2026 |
| Ocean Dragon Takeaway PL13 1EZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | 4 Good | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Premier Barbican Bar & Restaurant PL13 1EY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 5 Very good | 13 Aug 2026 |
| Looe Primary Academy PL13 1JY | School/college/university | 250 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jun 2025 |
| Rivermead View Care Home PL13 1HN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 360 m | 5 Very good | 8 Oct 2025 |
| The Globe Inn PL13 1HN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 360 m | 5 Very good | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Ben's Plaice PL13 1EZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Jun 2026 |
| La Piccola PL13 1HH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Bridge Grill PL13 1HH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 1 Major improvement necessary | 22 Jul 2026 |
| 4 Little Birds - 4LB PL13 1HN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Apr 2026 |
| East Looe Co-op PL13 1DT | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Mar 2016 |
| Looe Bakery PL13 1DT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Sep 2025 |
| Black Swan PL13 1DT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Apr 2025 |
| Charlie's PL13 1DT | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 May 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Listowel Drive (3); On or near Trenant Road (2); On or near Trewint Crescent (2); On or near Restormel Road (1); On or near Elm Meadow Drive (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 57 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 35% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 87% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 60% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | under 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 40% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 53% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 22% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 51% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 22% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 27% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 10% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Bodrigan Road · The Orchard · Trewint Crescent · Courtenay Close · Restormel Road · Elm Meadow Drive · Pendennis Road · Cleveland Avenue · Listowel Drive · Trenant Road · St George's Road · Hay Lane
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.