The Quay Looe, Cornwall
1 address across 1 postcode (PL13), about 40 m long. USRN 5701485.
- Sales: 27 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £135,000 across 1 sale.
- Flood: 21 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 59% 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 360 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: It is about 3 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Old Bridge Surgery, about 410 m (0.3 miles) away.
- People: About 180 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 45% of households owned their home and 27% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 96 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £135,000 | £135,000 | £135,000 |
| 2023 | 2 | £310,000 | £250,000 | £370,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £165,000 | £165,000 | £165,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £127,000 | £127,000 | £127,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £280,000 | £280,000 | £280,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £400,000 | £400,000 | £400,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £90,000 | £90,000 | £90,000 |
| 2010 | 3 | £155,000 | £117,500 | £163,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 |
| 2007 | 2 | £147,500 | £145,000 | £150,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £145,000 | £145,000 | £145,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £135,000 | £135,000 | £135,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Feb 2026 | FLAT 5, RIVERSIDE COURT PL13 2ES | Flat or maisonette | £135,000 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Apr 2023 | QUAY VIEW PL13 2ES | Terraced | £370,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2023 | FLAT 2, RIVERSIDE COURT PL13 2ES | Flat or maisonette | £250,000 | Leasehold. |
| 21 Jul 2022 | OCEAN PROPERTY CORNWALL LTD PL13 2ES | Other | £65,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 5 Jan 2022 | FLAT 8, RIVERSIDE COURT PL13 2ES | Flat or maisonette | £165,000 | Leasehold. |
| 16 Dec 2020 | FLAT 5, RIVERSIDE COURT PL13 2ES | Flat or maisonette | £127,000 | Leasehold. |
| 12 Sep 2019 | 1A, RIVERSIDE COURT PL13 2ES | Other | £40,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 10 Feb 2016 | FLAT 9, RIVERSIDE COURT PL13 2ES | Flat or maisonette | £280,000 | Leasehold. |
| 14 Dec 2015 | RIVERSIDE HOUSE PL13 2ES | Terraced | £400,000 | |
| 16 Dec 2013 | FLAT 4, RIVERSIDE COURT PL13 2ES | Flat or maisonette | £90,000 | Leasehold. |
| 3 Nov 2010 | FLAT 4, RIVERSIDE COURT PL13 2ES | Flat or maisonette | £117,500 | Leasehold. |
| 12 Mar 2010 | FLAT 6, RIVERSIDE COURT PL13 2ES | Flat or maisonette | £163,000 | Leasehold. |
| 19 Feb 2010 | FLAT 7, RIVERSIDE COURT PL13 2ES | Flat or maisonette | £155,000 | Leasehold. |
| 4 Feb 2009 | FLAT 1, RIVERSIDE COURT PL13 2ES | Flat or maisonette | £120,000 | Leasehold. |
| 18 Dec 2007 | FLAT 3, RIVERSIDE COURT PL13 2ES | Flat or maisonette | £150,000 | Leasehold. |
| 19 Mar 2007 | FLAT 8, RIVERSIDE COURT PL13 2ES | Flat or maisonette | £145,000 | Leasehold. |
| 7 Jan 2005 | FLAT 4, RIVERSIDE COURT PL13 2ES | Flat or maisonette | £145,000 | Leasehold. |
| 6 Feb 2004 | FLAT 5, RIVERSIDE COURT PL13 2ES | Flat or maisonette | £135,000 | Leasehold. |
| 15 Nov 2002 | RIVERSIDE HOUSE PL13 2ES | Terraced | £248,000 | |
| 8 Feb 2002 | FLAT 2, RIVERSIDE COURT PL13 2ES | Flat or maisonette | £85,000 | Leasehold. |
| 9 Mar 2001 | FLAT 4, RIVERSIDE COURT PL13 2ES | Flat or maisonette | £53,500 | Leasehold. |
| 20 Oct 2000 | UPALOFT PL13 2ES | Terraced | £49,000 | |
| 10 Dec 1999 | FLAT 2, RIVERSIDE COURT PL13 2ES | Flat or maisonette | £80,000 | Leasehold. |
| 23 Apr 1999 | UPALOFT PL13 2ES | Terraced | £45,000 | |
| 31 Mar 1999 | RIVERSIDE HOUSE PL13 2ES | Terraced | £110,000 | |
| 11 Jul 1997 | FLAT 2, RIVERSIDE COURT PL13 2ES | Flat or maisonette | £30,000 | Leasehold. |
| 9 Oct 1995 | FLAT 6, RIVERSIDE COURT PL13 2ES | Flat or maisonette | £58,500 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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: 2.
- 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
- 1-4, WEST LOOE SQUARE, grade II
- VINE COTTAGE AND ATTACHED COACH HOUSE, 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, 21 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: of the 17 homes the Environment Agency counts, 16 are in areas at high risk, 0 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: the 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.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 3 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PL13 2ES | 63% | 59% | 59% | 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 (2.3 miles) | |
| Causeland 2,110 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.9 km (3.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 13 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Square West Looe | 40 m |
| Ferry terminal | Bodinnick Ferry Landing | 12.5 km (7.7 miles) |
| Car parks | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Quay Rd Parking | 30 m |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest PoGo Charge | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cornwall Airport Newquay NQY | 39.5 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 | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Looe Pharmacy | 260 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Maple Croft Dental Surgery | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Liskeard Community Hospital | 12.1 km (7.5 miles) |
| Police station | Looe Police Station | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Riverside Amusements, West Lodge, Lanreath Cashzone | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 270 m² | 360 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 570 m² | 550 m (0.3 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 Church of St Nicholas, a listed building (Grade II*), 70 m south-east. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Nicholas | Listed building, Grade II* | 70 m south-east |
| Ye Old Cottage Ye Olde Cottage | Listed building, Grade II* | 180 m east |
| The Golden Guinea Restaurant | Listed building, Grade II* | 200 m north-east |
| Lantau | Listed building, Grade II* | 230 m east |
| Old Guildhall | Scheduled monument | 230 m east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Blind | Tidal water | 610 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Trenant Point | Wetland | 710 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Trenant Wood | Wood | 930 m (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Wayland Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Bodigga Cliff | Cliff or slope | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
| Hobb's Hill | Hill | 4.4 km (2.7 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 | 0 | 1 |
1 of the street's 1 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 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Looe Community Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km (0.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ye Olde Grog And Ale House PL13 1AP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 10 m | 4 Good | 24 Jun 2024 |
| Tasty Corner Cafe PL13 2ES | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 10 m | 4 Good | 21 Aug 2025 |
| The Jolly Sailor PL13 2EP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 50 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Spar West Looe PL13 2EP | Retailers - other | 50 m | 4 Good | 1 Oct 2026 |
| The Quay PL13 2ES | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 5 Very good | 26 Sep 2025 |
| Pengelly's Fishmongers PL13 1DX | Retailers - other | 130 m | 5 Very good | 3 Mar 2026 |
| The Sail Loft PL13 1AP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 5 Very good | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Yamas PL13 1AH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 5 Very good | 17 Sep 2025 |
| The Sardine Factory PL13 2BX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Heritage Centre Coffee Shop PL13 2BX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 8 Apr 2025 |
| Clive's Cats Cartoons PL13 1AS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 m | 5 Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| Sarahs Cake Shop PL13 1DF | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 29 Oct 2025 |
| Sarah's Pasty Shop PL13 1AS | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 3 Nov 2023 |
| Looe Sailing Club PL13 1AS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 160 m | 5 Very good | 19 Feb 2024 |
| Below Zero PL13 1AQ | Retailers - other | 170 m | 5 Very good | 27 Aug 2015 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 37 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 |
| Public order | 8 |
| Shoplifting | 6 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Fore Street (18); On or near Church Street (14); On or near North Road (14); On or near Supermarket (11); On or near Castle Street (11).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 45% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 37% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 7% | 17% |
| Private rented | 49% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 40% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 34% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 37% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 29% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 29% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 67% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 17% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 27% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 24% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 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 2ES: 1 address of 41 in the postcode
Nearby streets
West Looe Hill · Princes Street · West Looe Hill · Church Street · Fore Street · Darloe Lane · Downs View · Chapel Ground · Lower Chapel Street · Buller Street · The Quay · Buller 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.