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Looe & Polperro

England / South West / Cornwall / Looe & Polperro

About

Looe is a coastal town in southeast Cornwall, known for its working fishing harbour and sandy beach. The town is split by the River Looe, with East Looe being the busier side featuring shops, cafes, and the historic Guildhall. West Looe offers quieter streets and scenic views across the estuary. The area is a base for boat trips, fishing, and exploring the South West Coast Path.

Nearby Polperro is a picturesque fishing village with narrow, winding streets and traditional whitewashed cottages. The harbour remains active, and the village retains a quieter, more traditional feel compared to Looe. Both locations are surrounded by rugged coastline, offering walks with views of the sea and nearby coves. The area has a mix of local seafood restaurants and independent shops, reflecting its maritime heritage.

Area overview

On average Looe & Polperro has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Looe & Polperro is £38,700 per year. There are 1 schools in Looe & Polperro: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

1/10

Social housing

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Looe & Polperro Population

5,005

Population density

413 per km²

Demographics

British

4,750

94.89%

Other White

1.76%

Other

1.02%

Irish

0.54%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.36%

Total population: 5,006

Housing

Owns outright

1,275

52.17%

Owns with a mortgage

481

19.68%

Private landlord or letting agency

385

15.75%

Social rents from council

113

4.62%

Other forms of private rent

3.72%

Total households: 2,444

Property prices in Looe & Polperro

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 in Looe & Polperro area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £945,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	21	£420,000	£147,000	£325,000	£580,000	£715,000
Flats	13	£230,000	£151,000	£205,000	£300,000	£319,000
Semi-Detached	14	£323,750	£219,250	£275,000	£375,000	£624,750
Terraced	27	£250,000	£125,500	£208,500	£285,000	£376,765

10 years price trend in Looe & Polperro

All postcodes in Looe & Polperro

PL132DP

Downs Lane Park

PL132DR

Marine Drive

PL132FJ

Eddystone View

PL132FT

Downs Road

PL132QX

Lansallos Street

PL132SA

Looe & Polperro

PL139BY

Looe & Polperro

PL132BW

Goonwartha Road

PL131HQ

Pendrim Road

PL132DE

Buller Street

PL132EE

West Road

PL132RL

Brentwartha

PL131AJ

Quay Street

PL131BJ

Fore Street

PL131BW

Higher Market Street

PL131DS

Fore Street

PL131JN

Bay View Road

PL132AE

Fore Street

PL132EF

North Road

PL132HJ

West Looe Hill

PL131AU

Church End

PL131DJ

Barbican Hill

PL131HN

Station Road

PL132AS

West Road

PL132ED

North Road

PL132EG

North Road

PL132EQ

North Road

PL132HL

West Looe Hill

PL132HW

North Road

PL132RE

Fore Street

PL132SD

Polperro Road

PL131AZ

Castle Street

PL131BQ

Barbican Hill

PL131HX

Elm Tree Road

PL131HY

Elm Tree Road

PL132JA

Bridals Lane

PL132PJ

Goonwartha Close

PL132RR

Fore Street

PL139AL

Looe & Polperro

PL131AR

Buller Street

PL131BN

Higher Market Street

PL131JQ

Bay View Road

PL132JT

Polperro Road

PL132SG

Goonwartha Close

PL131BB

Barbican Hill

PL131BY

Church Street

PL132DB

Hannafore Road

PL132FA

Carey Park

PL132FE

West Road

PL132HP

Polperro Road

PL139DF

Looe & Polperro

PL131AE

Castle Street

PL131EA

Barbican Hill

PL131EB

St George's Road

PL132BB

The Downs

PL132BS

Looe & Polperro

PL132DZ

Kellow Hill

PL132HQ

West Looe Hill

PL132QR

Fore Street

PL132QW

Penarth

PL132RP

Mill Hill

PL132SB

Talland Hill

PL131AL

Buller Street

PL131BT

Church End

PL131EF

Barbican Close

PL131EH

Bodrigan Road

PL131EZ

Barbican Road

PL131HT

Shutta Road

PL132BJ

West Looe Hill

PL132DJ

Hannafore Lane

PL131AY

Higher Market Street

PL131DB

Lower Street

PL131EQ

Bodrigan Road

PL131HH

Fore Street

PL132AZ

The Downs

PL132BU

Princes Street

PL132FG

Polperro Road

PL139BB

Looe & Polperro

PL139BR

Looe & Polperro

PL139BT

Looe & Polperro

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

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