May Lane Looe, Cornwall
253 addresses across 7 postcodes (PL13), about 1.9 km (1.2 miles) long, classed as a minor road. USRN 5700020.
- Energy: 133 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 33, E: 18, F: 42, G: 38).
- Flood: 8 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 A; Band D in Cornwall costs £2,591 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 95% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Looe, about 1.9 km (1.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1 km (0.6 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 2.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 1 to 86 m above sea level.
- Noise: 6 of its 253 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Old Bridge Surgery, about 2 km (1.3 miles) away.
- People: About 720 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 73% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
133 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 44 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (90); Bungalow, mid-terrace (12); Bungalow, end-terrace (10). Built: 1967-1975 (64); 2012 onwards (23); 1976-1982 (17). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (61); owner-occupied (51); rented (social) (1).
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, 6 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 10 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 123 homes the Environment Agency counts, 19 are in areas at high risk, 4 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 1PE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 5 | unlikely |
| PL13 1PF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| PL13 1NY | zone 3 | 2 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| PL13 1PD | zone 3 | 4 / 2 / 2 | unlikely |
| PL13 1NX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| PL13 1PB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| PL13 1NZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 253 addresses are between 1 m and 86 m above sea level (20 m on average); the ground rises about 85 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PL13 1NX | 95% | 95% | 95% | 0% |
| PL13 1NY | 87% | 18% | 18% | 0% |
| PL13 1NZ | 41% | 41% | 41% | 30% |
| PL13 1PB | 93% | 93% | 93% | 0% |
| PL13 1PE | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Looe 120,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Sandplace 970 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Causeland 2,110 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Looe Bay Holiday Park | 260 m |
| Ferry terminal | Bodinnick Ferry Landing | 14 km (8.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Apcoa | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | PoGo Charge | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cornwall Airport Newquay NQY | 40.2 km (25 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 138 km (86 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Old Bridge Surgery | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Boots | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Maple Croft Dental Surgery | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Hospital | Liskeard Community Hospital | 9.9 km (6.2 miles) |
| Police station | Looe Police Station | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | BP | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 3,200 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 350 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Looe Allotments and Community Gardens 1.4 ha | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Martin by Looe, a listed building (Grade I), 670 m (0.4 miles) south-west. 5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 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 | 670 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bucklawren Wood | Wood | 680 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Longcoe Wood | Wood | 810 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Millendreath Beach | Beach | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Bodigga Cliff | Cliff or slope | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Trenant Point | Wetland | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Wayland Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 2.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 247 | 253 |
6 of the street's 253 addresses are 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 Community Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 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 |
| Looe Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scoops PL13 1NX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 m | 5 Very good | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Polperro Bar And Grill PL13 1NX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Late Night Loaded PL13 1NX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 5 Very good | 19 Aug 2026 |
| The Coddy Shack PL13 1NX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jun 2026 |
| J & J Wilson PL13 1NX | Retailers - other | 390 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jun 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (devon-and-cornwall).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 59 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 9% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 40% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 73% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 57% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 10% | 17% |
| Private rented | 16% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 42% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 44% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 37% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 52% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 45% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 15% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 24% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 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
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.