Tower Hill Looe, Cornwall
8 addresses across 2 postcodes (PL13), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 5701643.
- Sales: 14 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £160,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (D: 2, E: 2, G: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Looe, about 710 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 390 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 8 to 16 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 8 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Old Bridge Surgery, about 440 m away.
- People: About 400 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 58% of households owned their home and 29% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 98 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 | £160,000 | £160,000 | £160,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £169,000 | £169,000 | £169,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £107,000 | £107,000 | £107,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £115,000 | £115,000 | £115,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £225,000 | £225,000 | £225,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £178,000 | £178,000 | £178,000 |
| 2009 | 2 | £129,750 | £105,000 | £154,500 |
| 2006 | 1 | £225,000 | £225,000 | £225,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £49,000 | £49,000 | £49,000 |
| 1998 | 2 | £31,750 | £27,000 | £36,500 |
| 1995 | 1 | £30,000 | £30,000 | £30,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Jul 2026 | TOWER HOUSE PL13 1DD | Terraced | £160,000 | |
| 27 Nov 2020 | BANJO COTTAGE PL13 1DD | Other | £287,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 25 Jun 2018 | TOWER HOUSE PL13 1DD | Terraced | £169,000 | |
| 3 Mar 2017 | TOWER HOUSE PL13 1DD | Terraced | £107,000 | |
| 21 Oct 2016 | DARLEY COTTAGE PL13 1DD | Terraced | £115,000 | |
| 17 Jun 2014 | BANJO COTTAGE PL13 1DD | Terraced | £225,000 | |
| 19 Jul 2013 | THE COTTAGE PL13 1DD | Terraced | £178,000 | |
| 21 May 2009 | THE COTTAGE PL13 1DD | Terraced | £105,000 | |
| 6 Mar 2009 | DARLEY COTTAGE PL13 1DD | Terraced | £154,500 | |
| 5 Apr 2006 | BANJO COTTAGE PL13 1DD | Terraced | £225,000 | |
| 2 Mar 2001 | BOSRYN PL13 1DD | Terraced | £49,000 | |
| 28 Aug 1998 | BOSRYN PL13 1DD | Terraced | £36,500 | |
| 15 Jan 1998 | DARLEY COTTAGE PL13 1DD | Terraced | £27,000 | |
| 5 Dec 1995 | BOSRYN PL13 1DD | Terraced | £30,000 |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 55 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (4); House, end-terrace (1). Built: before 1900 (5). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3); rented (private) (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 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: 6.
- 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
- THE FISHERMAN'S ARMS, grade II*
- THE OLD GUILDHALL (NOW MUSEUM), grade II*
- ROCK A BYE COTTAGE, grade II
- THE GAFF, grade II
- THE OLD VICARAGE, grade II
- WORKSHOP PREMISES OF H HOCKING AND SONS, 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
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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.
Height above sea level
The street's 8 addresses are between 8 m and 16 m above sea level (13 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 1BA | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| PL13 1DD | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Looe 120,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 710 m |
| Sandplace 970 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km | |
| Causeland 2,110 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.9 km | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m, 12 within 800 m; nearest The Square West Looe | 220 m |
| Ferry terminal | Bodinnick Ferry Landing | 12.7 km |
| Car parks | 3 within 800 m; nearest Quay Rd Parking | 230 m |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km; nearest PoGo Charge | 580 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cornwall Airport Newquay NQY | 39.8 km |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 139.9 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Old Bridge Surgery | 440 m |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Looe Pharmacy | 250 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Maple Croft Dental Surgery | 510 m |
| Hospital | Liskeard Community Hospital | 12.1 km |
| Police station | Looe Police Station | 710 m |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m; nearest Riverside Amusements, West Lodge, Lanreath Cashzone | 520 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 270 m² | 390 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 570 m² | 640 m |
| Allotments | Looe Allotments and Community Gardens 1.4 ha | 2.1 km |
Within 800 m: 1 park or garden, 0.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Fisherman's Arms, a listed building (Grade II*), 20 m. 104 listed buildings are within 1.0 km, 6 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Fisherman's Arms | Listed building, Grade II* | 20 m |
| The Old Guildhall (Now Museum) | Listed building, Grade II* | 30 m |
| Old Guildhall | Scheduled monument | 40 m |
| Lantau | Listed building, Grade II* | 60 m south-west |
| Ye Old Cottage Ye Olde Cottage | Listed building, Grade II* | 70 m west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Blind | Tidal water | 420 m south-east |
| Trenant Point | Wetland | 820 m north-west |
| Trenant Wood | Wood | 1.1 km north-west |
| Wayland Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.8 km west |
| Bodigga Cliff | Cliff or slope | 2.0 km north-east |
| Hobb's Hill | Hill | 4.6 km 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 | 7 | 8 |
1 of the street's 8 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Looe Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 760 m | No published inspection |
| Looe Community Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loowena PL13 1BS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 20 m | 5 Very good | 17 Feb 2025 |
| JJ's Street Kitchen PL13 1BS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 20 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 3 Sep 2026 |
| JuJu's Tapas & Small Plates PL13 1BS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 20 m | 5 Very good | 28 Aug 2026 |
| Smugglers Cott Restaurant PL13 1AY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 m | 5 Very good | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Ocean And Earth PL13 1BP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 m | 5 Very good | 28 Aug 2026 |
| Truly Scrumptious PL13 1BW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 40 m | 5 Very good | 12 Sep 2025 |
| The Warehouse PL13 1BW | Retailers - other | 40 m | 5 Very good | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Fifty PL13 1BW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 5 Very good | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Daisy's Cafe PL13 1BA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 5 Very good | 25 Nov 2024 |
| Pepe's Tex Mex Kitchen PL13 1BW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Admiral Boscarn PL13 1BU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 70 m | 5 Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Chennai Indian Fusion PL13 1AR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 5 Very good | 22 Nov 2024 |
| High Tide PL13 1AR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 5 Very good | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Looe Sailing Club PL13 1AS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 90 m | 5 Very good | 19 Feb 2024 |
| Sarah's Pasty Shop PL13 1AS | Retailers - other | 90 m | 5 Very good | 3 Nov 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 |
| Public order | 8 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Shoplifting | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near East Cliff (20); On or near Fore Street (18); On or near Supermarket (11); On or near Castle Street (11); On or near Bay Street (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 9% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 58% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 43% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 5% | 17% |
| Private rented | 37% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 48% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 32% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 33% | 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 | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 29% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 58% | 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) | 29% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 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
Nearby streets
Higher Market Street · Middle Market Street · Middle Market Street · East Cliff · Castle Street · Lower Market Street · Higher Chapel Street · Lower Chapel Street · Bay Street · The Bay · Lower Street · Church 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 aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.