Chough Close Looe, Cornwall
9 addresses across 2 postcodes (PL13), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 9001042.
17 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £225,000 across 1 sale. 8 homes have an energy certificate (B: 5, C: 3). No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 100% of premises. The nearest railway station is Looe, about 840 m away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden is about 30 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 2.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. Its addresses are 91 to 99 m above sea level. 1 of its 9 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is Old Bridge Surgery, about 1.1 km away. About 420 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 57% of households owned their home and 26% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £225,000 | £225,000 | £225,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £185,500 | £185,500 | £185,500 |
| 2022 | 1 | £160,000 | £160,000 | £160,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £197,500 | £197,500 | £197,500 |
| 2020 | 1 | £139,875 | £139,875 | £139,875 |
| 2015 | 8 | £136,995 | £70,000 | £179,995 |
| 2014 | 4 | £107,000 | £87,000 | £127,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Oct 2025 | 1 PL13 1FD | Terraced | £225,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2023 | 7 PL13 1FD | Semi-detached | £185,500 | |
| 9 Feb 2022 | 4 PL13 1FD | Terraced | £160,000 | |
| 29 Jan 2021 | 3 PL13 1FD | Terraced | £197,500 | |
| 23 Nov 2020 | 4 PL13 1FD | Terraced | £139,875 | |
| 4 Sep 2015 | 5 PL13 1FD | Flat or maisonette | £126,000 | |
| 5 Jun 2015 | 1 PL13 1FD | Terraced | £172,000 | New build. |
| 29 May 2015 | 2 PL13 1FD | Terraced | £179,995 | New build. |
| 29 May 2015 | 5 PL13 1FD | Flat or maisonette | £137,995 | New build. |
| 1 May 2015 | 3 PL13 1FD | Terraced | £169,000 | New build. |
| 1 May 2015 | 4 PL13 1FD | Terraced | £135,995 | New build. |
| 27 Mar 2015 | 13 PL13 1FD | Flat or maisonette | £70,000 | Leasehold. |
| 27 Mar 2015 | 12 PL13 1FD | Flat or maisonette | £70,000 | Leasehold. |
| 29 Dec 2014 | 7 PL13 1FD | Semi-detached | £127,000 | New build. |
| 29 Dec 2014 | 6 PL13 1FD | Semi-detached | £127,000 | New build. |
| 29 Dec 2014 | 8 PL13 1FD | Semi-detached | £87,000 | New build. |
| 29 Dec 2014 | 9 PL13 1FD | Semi-detached | £87,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 61 m². Most common: Flat (4); House, semi-detached (2); House, mid-terrace (2). Built: 2015 (6); 2014 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (8).
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 (33% of about 960 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 2 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| PL13 1FD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| PL13 1PS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 9 addresses are between 91 m and 99 m above sea level (94 m on average); the ground rises about 7 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PL13 1FD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PL13 1PS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Looe 120,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 840 m |
| Sandplace 970 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km | |
| Causeland 2,110 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.5 km | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m, 15 within 800 m; nearest Looe Community Academy | 270 m |
| Ferry terminal | Bodinnick Ferry Landing | 13.0 km |
| Car parks | Apcoa | 1.1 km |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km; nearest PoGo Charge | 1.1 km |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cornwall Airport Newquay NQY | 39.5 km |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 138.6 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Old Bridge Surgery | 1.1 km |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Boots | 1.2 km |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Maple Croft Dental Surgery | 1.0 km |
| Hospital | Liskeard Community Hospital | 10.6 km |
| Police station | Looe Police Station | 840 m |
| Cash machines | BP | 1.0 km |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 3,200 m² | 30 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 350 m² | 40 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m; nearest Looe Allotments and Community Gardens 1.4 ha | 660 m |
Within 800 m: 1 park or garden, 0.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Martin by Looe, a listed building (Grade I), 420 m north-east. 7 listed buildings are within 1.0 km, 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Martin by Looe | Listed building, Grade I | 420 m north-east |
| Old Guildhall | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| St Martin's Wood | Wood | 340 m north-west |
| St Martin's Copse | Wood | 540 m north-west |
| Trenant Point | Wetland | 940 m south-west |
| Plaidy Beach | Beach | 1.2 km south-east |
| Bodigga Cliff | Cliff or slope | 1.8 km east |
| Wayland Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2.4 km south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 2.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.1 | 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 | 8 | 9 |
1 of the street's 9 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Looe Community Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 190 m | 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 |
| Looe Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 850 m | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RiRis PL13 1PS | Mobile caterer | 190 m | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2026 |
| Looe Community Academy PL13 1NQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 6 Nov 2024 |
| Hillcrest House PL13 1NN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 440 m | 5 Very good | 9 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Limmicks Road (5); On or near Tarton Close (3); On or near Ranneys Close (3); On or near Glebelands Court (2); On or near Salter Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 57% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 22% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 6% | 1% |
| Social rented | 26% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 64% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 14% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 18% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 15% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 42% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 14% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 26% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 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
Eddystone Walk · Salter Close · Glebelands Court · Limmicks Road · Ranneys Close · Tarton Close · Kimlers Way · Colmer Close · Churchlands · St Martin's Road · Glebelands · Barbican 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.