West Road Looe, Cornwall
83 addresses across 9 postcodes (PL13), about 340 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 5701487.
- Sales: 17 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £275,000 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 51 homes have an energy certificate (B: 4, C: 8, D: 18, E: 15, F: 6).
- 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 A; 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 450 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 380 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 22 to 50 m above sea level.
- Noise: 38 of its 83 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Old Bridge Surgery, about 380 m away.
- People: About 480 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 50% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 81 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | £275,000 | £235,000 | £315,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £119,500 | £119,500 | £119,500 |
| 2019 | 1 | £160,000 | £160,000 | £160,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £132,500 | £120,000 | £145,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £295,000 | £295,000 | £295,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £170,000 | £170,000 | £170,000 |
| 2010 | 2 | £135,750 | £101,500 | £170,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £155,000 | £155,000 | £155,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £249,950 | £249,950 | £249,950 |
| 2001 | 3 | £54,000 | £50,000 | £66,250 |
| 1997 | 1 | £11,252 | £11,252 | £11,252 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jun 2026 | PENMAR PL13 2AS | Terraced | £115,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 19 Nov 2021 | PENMAR PL13 2AS | Terraced | £235,000 | |
| 20 Apr 2021 | 2, SUNNYSIDE PL13 2EE | Semi-detached | £315,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2020 | PENCOIT PL13 2AS | Terraced | £119,500 | |
| 8 Nov 2019 | PENMAR PL13 2AS | Terraced | £160,000 | |
| 22 Sep 2017 | 1 PL13 2AS | Semi-detached | £120,000 | |
| 5 May 2017 | 6 PL13 2AS | Semi-detached | £145,000 | |
| 5 Feb 2016 | 1, SUNNYSIDE PL13 2EE | Semi-detached | £295,000 | |
| 5 Jul 2011 | 3 WESTCLIFFE PL13 2EE | Flat or maisonette | £170,000 | Leasehold. |
| 6 Dec 2010 | 6 PL13 2AS | Semi-detached | £101,500 | |
| 1 Jun 2010 | 4, WESTCLIFFE PL13 2EE | Flat or maisonette | £170,000 | Leasehold. |
| 22 Dec 2009 | PENMAR PL13 2AS | Terraced | £155,000 | |
| 13 Jul 2007 | 2, SUNNYSIDE PL13 2EE | Semi-detached | £249,950 | |
| 9 Oct 2001 | 3 PL13 2AS | Terraced | £50,000 | |
| 10 Aug 2001 | POLTEANA, 7 PL13 2AS | Semi-detached | £66,250 | |
| 3 Apr 2001 | 2, SUNNYSIDE PL13 2EE | Semi-detached | £54,000 | |
| 16 May 1997 | PENPONT VEAN PL13 2FE | Semi-detached | £11,252 |
Energy performance certificates
51 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 83 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (16); Flat (15); House, end-terrace (6). Built: before 1900 (17); 1900-1929 (16); 1930-1949 (8). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (25); rented (private) (10).
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 (27% of about 850 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: 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 12 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 2AQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 4 | unlikely |
| PL13 2AS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
| PL13 2EE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| PL13 2AX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| PL13 2FT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| PL13 2FE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| PL13 2AG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| PL13 2EB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| PL13 2EF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 83 addresses are between 22 m and 50 m above sea level (39 m on average); the ground rises about 29 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PL13 2AG | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| PL13 2AQ | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| PL13 2AS | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| PL13 2AX | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| PL13 2EB | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| PL13 2EE | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| PL13 2EF | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| PL13 2FE | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| PL13 2FT | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Looe 120,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Sandplace 970 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Causeland 2,110 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 12 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bonson Close Looe | 150 m |
| Ferry terminal | Bodinnick Ferry Landing | 12.2 km (7.6 miles) |
| Car parks | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Millpool Car Park | 180 m |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest PoGo Charge | 240 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cornwall Airport Newquay NQY | 39.2 km (24 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 | 380 m |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Maple Croft Dental Surgery | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Liskeard Community Hospital | 11.7 km (7.3 miles) |
| Police station | Looe Police Station | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Riverside Amusements, West Lodge, Lanreath Cashzone | 260 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 270 m² | 380 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 570 m² | 290 m |
| Allotments | Looe Allotments and Community Gardens 1.4 ha | 1.9 km (1.2 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*), 530 m (0.3 miles) 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* | 530 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| The Golden Guinea Restaurant | Listed building, Grade II* | 540 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Ye Old Cottage Ye Olde Cottage | Listed building, Grade II* | 600 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| The Fisherman's Arms | Listed building, Grade II* | 650 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Old Guildhall | Scheduled monument | 660 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Trenant Point | Wetland | 340 m north |
| Trenant Wood | Wood | 470 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| The Blind | Tidal water | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Wayland Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Bodigga Cliff | Cliff or slope | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) east |
| Hobb's Hill | Hill | 4.3 km (2.6 miles) south-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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 4 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 22 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 12 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 45 | 83 |
38 of the street's 83 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 Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Looe Community Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polperro Holiday Park Shop And Restaurant PL13 2JE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 5 Very good | 27 Aug 2025 |
| The Taco Smith PL13 2QN | Mobile caterer | 230 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jul 2024 |
| Dogs And Donuts PL13 2AE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 m | 5 Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| Fodder PL13 2HR | Mobile caterer | 280 m | 5 Very good | 14 Oct 2026 |
| La Piccola PL13 1HH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Bridge Grill PL13 1HH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 1 Major improvement necessary | 22 Jul 2026 |
| East Looe Co-op PL13 1DT | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Mar 2016 |
| The Quay PL13 2ES | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Sep 2025 |
| The Sandwich Bar (Looe) Limited PL13 1AQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Aug 2025 |
| The Haven PL13 1DX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Mr Coneys PL13 1DX | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Dotty's PL13 1DT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Rivermead View Care Home PL13 1HN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Oct 2025 |
| The Globe Inn PL13 1HN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Looe Bakery PL13 1DT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Sep 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 46 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Polperro Road (28); On or near Theatre/Concert Hall (16); On or near Bonson Close (13); On or near Woodlands View (11); On or near A387 (8).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 34% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 50% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 38% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 31% | 17% |
| Private rented | 19% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 44% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 28% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 15% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 25% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 52% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 19% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 47% | 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) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 11% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 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 2AQ: 43 addresses of 47 in the postcode
- PL13 2AS: 12 addresses
- PL13 2EE: 11 addresses
- PL13 2AX: 8 addresses
- PL13 2FT: 4 addresses of 7 in the postcode
- PL13 2FE: 2 addresses
- PL13 2AG: 1 address of 30 in the postcode
- PL13 2EB: 1 address of 24 in the postcode
- PL13 2EF: 1 address of 5 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Downs Road · Polean Lane · Woodlands View · Goonwartha Close · Bonson Close · Trelawney Terrace · Polvellan Terrace · Goonrea · North Road · The Downs · Portbyhan Road · The Creekside
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.