Lower Chapel Street Looe, Cornwall
99 addresses across 8 postcodes (PL13), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 5700764.
- Energy: 11 homes have an energy certificate (D: 4, E: 5, G: 2).
- Flood: 71 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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% to 5% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Looe, about 670 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 340 m 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 -2 to 4 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Old Bridge Surgery, about 390 m away.
- People: About 580 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 57% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 130 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
11 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 63 m². Most common: Flat (4); House, mid-terrace (2); House, end-terrace (2). Built: before 1900 (6); 1900-1929 (2); 1930-1949 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (7); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (5 addresses)
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: yes, LOOE (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 12.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- YE OLD COTTAGE YE OLDE COTTAGE, grade II*
- ARCH HOUSE, grade II
- CHYMOR SUN COTTAGE, grade II
- CLIFFORD COTTAGE, grade II
- DORILL COTTAGE QUAY WAY SAM SUPPLIES, grade II
- FENWICK'S OATS, grade II
- SURCOUF HOTEL AND RESTAURANT SURFCOAT HOTEL AND RESTAURANT, grade II
- THE CELLAR WINE BAR THE LOFT, grade II
- THE FLOWER POT THE WATER RAIL, grade II
- THE LEATHER WORKSHOP, grade II
- THE OLD SALUTATION INN, grade II
- THE STUDIO, grade II
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, 64 addresses are in areas at high risk, 7 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 50 homes the Environment Agency counts, 36 are in areas at high risk, 7 medium, 0 low and 0 very low.
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: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| PL13 1DX | zone 3 | 7 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| PL13 1AP | zone 3 | 6 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| PL13 1AQ | zone 3 | 12 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| PL13 1AW | zone 3 | 4 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| PL13 1AH | zone 3 | 3 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| PL13 1AR | zone 3 | 6 / 3 / 0 | unlikely |
| PL13 1AS | zone 3 | 10 / 2 / 0 | unlikely |
| PL13 1DT | zone 3 | 16 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 99 addresses are between -2 m and 4 m above sea level (-1 m on average); the ground rises about 5 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PL13 1AH | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| PL13 1AP | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| PL13 1AQ | 100% | 5% | 5% | 0% |
| PL13 1AR | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| PL13 1AS | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| PL13 1AW | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| PL13 1DT | 98% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| PL13 1DX | 100% | 1% | 1% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Looe 120,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Sandplace 970 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Causeland 2,110 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.9 km (3.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 14 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Square West Looe | 120 m |
| Ferry terminal | Bodinnick Ferry Landing | 12.6 km (7.8 miles) |
| Car parks | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Quay Rd Parking | 120 m |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest PoGo Charge | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cornwall Airport Newquay NQY | 39.7 km (25 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 140 km (87 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Old Bridge Surgery | 390 m |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Looe Pharmacy | 200 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Maple Croft Dental Surgery | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Liskeard Community Hospital | 12 km (7.5 miles) |
| Police station | Looe Police Station | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Riverside Amusements, West Lodge, Lanreath Cashzone | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 270 m² | 340 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 570 m² | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Looe Allotments and Community Gardens 1.4 ha | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Ye Old Cottage Ye Olde Cottage, a listed building (Grade II*), 40 m. 105 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 6 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ye Old Cottage Ye Olde Cottage | Listed building, Grade II* | 40 m |
| The Golden Guinea Restaurant | Listed building, Grade II* | 80 m north-east |
| The Fisherman's Arms | Listed building, Grade II* | 100 m east |
| Old Guildhall | Scheduled monument | 100 m south-east |
| The Old Guildhall (Now Museum) | Listed building, Grade II* | 110 m south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Blind | Tidal water | 510 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Trenant Point | Wetland | 750 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Trenant Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Wayland Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1 mile) west |
| Bodigga Cliff | Cliff or slope | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| Hobb's Hill | Hill | 4.5 km (2.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 99 | 99 |
None of the street's 99 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Looe Community Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Looe Sailing Club PL13 1AS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 30 m | 5 Very good | 19 Feb 2024 |
| The Sail Loft PL13 1AP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 m | 5 Very good | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Salutation Inn PL13 1AE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 30 m | 5 Very good | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Yamas PL13 1AH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 m | 5 Very good | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Sarah's Pasty Shop PL13 1AS | Retailers - other | 40 m | 5 Very good | 3 Nov 2023 |
| Chennai Indian Fusion PL13 1AR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 m | 5 Very good | 22 Nov 2024 |
| High Tide PL13 1AR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 m | 5 Very good | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Pengelly's Fishmongers PL13 1DX | Retailers - other | 50 m | 5 Very good | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Clive's Cats Cartoons PL13 1AS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 50 m | 5 Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| Pepe's Tex Mex Kitchen PL13 1BW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Fifty PL13 1BW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 5 Very good | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Sarahs Cake Shop PL13 1DF | Retailers - other | 60 m | 5 Very good | 29 Oct 2025 |
| Cornish Bakery PL13 1AE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 5 Very good | 19 Nov 2024 |
| Bowden Bakers PL13 1AE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Truly Scrumptious PL13 1BW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 70 m | 5 Very good | 12 Sep 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 48 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 |
| Public order | 12 |
| Other theft | 9 |
| Shoplifting | 6 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near East Cliff (20); On or near Fore Street (18); On or near Church Street (14); On or near North Road (14); On or near Supermarket (11).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 8% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 57% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 41% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 8% | 17% |
| Private rented | 36% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 47% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 12% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 31% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 35% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 34% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 27% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 58% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 21% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 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
- PL13 1DX: 66 addresses of 93 in the postcode
- PL13 1AP: 12 addresses of 13 in the postcode
- PL13 1AQ: 11 addresses of 21 in the postcode
- PL13 1AW: 5 addresses
- PL13 1AH: 2 addresses of 4 in the postcode
- PL13 1AR: 1 address of 21 in the postcode
- PL13 1AS: 1 address of 29 in the postcode
- PL13 1DT: 1 address of 58 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Lower Market Street · Buller Street · Higher Chapel Street · Higher Market Street · Lower Chapel Street · Middle Market Street · Castle Street · Lower Street · Fore Street · The Quay · Buller Street · Tower Hill
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.