Bonson Close Looe, Cornwall
39 addresses across 1 postcode (PL13), about 30 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 5701488.
31 homes have an energy certificate (C: 31). 4 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Cornwall costs £2,591 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises. The nearest railway station is Looe, about 350 m away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden is about 230 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 2.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. Its addresses are 33 to 48 m above sea level. None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is Old Bridge Surgery, about 230 m away. About 180 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 35% of households owned their home and 21% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 56 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
31 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 61 m². Most common: Flat (26); Maisonette, mid-terrace (3); Maisonette, end-terrace (2). Built: 1983-1990 (20); 1976-1982 (4); 1991-1995 (4). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (28).
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 A (27% of about 850 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, LOOE (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 4 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 0 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 39 addresses are between 33 m and 48 m above sea level (40 m on average); the ground rises about 15 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PL13 2SQ | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Looe 120,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 350 m |
| Sandplace 970 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km | |
| Causeland 2,110 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.5 km | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m, 15 within 800 m; nearest Bonson Close Looe | 10 m |
| Ferry terminal | Bodinnick Ferry Landing | 12.3 km |
| Car parks | 3 within 800 m; nearest Apcoa | 230 m |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km; nearest PoGo Charge | 120 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cornwall Airport Newquay NQY | 39.3 km |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 139.8 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Old Bridge Surgery | 230 m |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Boots | 280 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Maple Croft Dental Surgery | 660 m |
| Hospital | Liskeard Community Hospital | 11.7 km |
| Police station | Looe Police Station | 350 m |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m; nearest Riverside Amusements, West Lodge, Lanreath Cashzone | 110 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 270 m² | 230 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 570 m² | 190 m |
| Allotments | Looe Allotments and Community Gardens 1.4 ha | 1.8 km |
Within 800 m: 1 park or garden, 0.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Golden Guinea Restaurant, a listed building (Grade II*), 430 m south-east. 105 listed buildings are within 1.0 km, 6 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Golden Guinea Restaurant | Listed building, Grade II* | 430 m south-east |
| Church of St Nicholas | Listed building, Grade II* | 460 m south-east |
| Ye Old Cottage Ye Olde Cottage | Listed building, Grade II* | 490 m south-east |
| The Fisherman's Arms | Listed building, Grade II* | 540 m south-east |
| Old Guildhall | Scheduled monument | 550 m south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Trenant Point | Wetland | 320 m north |
| Trenant Wood | Wood | 550 m north-west |
| The Blind | Tidal water | 1.0 km south-east |
| Wayland Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km west |
| Bodigga Cliff | Cliff or slope | 2.3 km east |
| Hobb's Hill | Hill | 4.4 km south-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 39 | 39 |
None of the street's 39 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road or rail traffic.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Looe Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 830 m | No published inspection |
| Looe Community Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dogs And Donuts PL13 2AE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 m | 5 Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| Polperro Holiday Park Shop And Restaurant PL13 2JE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 27 Aug 2025 |
| La Piccola PL13 1HH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Bridge Grill PL13 1HH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 22 Jul 2026 |
| East Looe Co-op PL13 1DT | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 280 m | 5 Very good | 18 Mar 2016 |
| The Taco Smith PL13 2QN | Mobile caterer | 290 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jul 2024 |
| The Sandwich Bar (Looe) Limited PL13 1AQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 5 Very good | 21 Aug 2025 |
| The Haven PL13 1DX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 310 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Dotty's PL13 1DT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Looe Bakery PL13 1DT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 5 Very good | 12 Sep 2025 |
| Black Swan PL13 1DT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 320 m | 5 Very good | 14 Apr 2025 |
| Charlie's PL13 1DT | Retailers - other | 320 m | 5 Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Looe Pharmacy PL13 1DT | Retailers - other | 320 m | 5 Very good | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Pier One Cafe PL13 1DT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 5 Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Rivermead View Care Home PL13 1HN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 330 m | 5 Very good | 8 Oct 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Theatre/Concert Hall (16); On or near North Road (14); On or near Bonson Close (13); On or near A387 (8); On or near West Road (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 60 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 5% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 40% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 35% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 26% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 47% | 17% |
| Private rented | 17% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 41% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 36% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 11% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 51% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 17% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 37% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 20% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 21% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 27% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 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
- PL13 2SQ: 39 addresses of 40 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Polvellan Terrace · North Road · Trelawney Terrace · The Creekside · West Road · A387 · Polean Lane · The Downs · Downs Road · Goonwartha Close · Woodlands View · Quay Road
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 aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.