PL13 encompasses Looe, a coastal town in South East Cornwall where property prices have increased at a compound annual growth rate of 1.8% over five years, below the national average. Rental growth has substantially outpaced capital appreciation, recording a 5.4% CAGR during the same period, suggesting stronger demand for lettings than owner-occupied purchases. The district shows minimal population expansion at 0.7% over five years, while its trajectory score of 39.9 places it in the average band nationally at the 5th percentile. The area remains in a latent gentrification stage, indicating limited signs of material economic or demographic transformation at present. The rental-to-price growth differential may reflect seasonal tourism patterns typical of South West coastal locations.
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- 1Property prices up 1.1% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.4% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.7% per year
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What's changing in Looe · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 1.6 points this month to 41/100, driven mainly by safety.
13 planning applications submitted in PL13 over the last six months, including 2 new build residential schemes proposing 30 homes.
- Redevelopment of existing Polvellan Manor (retaining the original house) and the creation of 25 dwellings comprised of 7 apartments in the existing building, 4 detached dwellings and 14 apartments with integrated communal facilities, site amenity, car parking and landscape worksJun 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed use: confirmation of commencement of works in relation to Decision Notice PA23/06801 for Proposed residential development of 5 dwellingsJun 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Extension 14 to existing livestock housing for the existing dairy herd.Jul 2026 · Awaiting decision
Looe (PL13) common questions
Is Looe up and coming?
Looe (PL13) has a trajectory score of 41/100 (Average), placing it in the top 90% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is up 4.2 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Looe safe?
Looe has a safety score of 49/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Looe?
The average property price in Looe (PL13) is £269k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.1% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Looe?
The median monthly rent in Looe (PL13) is £996 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Looe?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Lifton (PL16), Camelford (PL32), Callington (PL17), Boscastle (PL35), Liskeard (PL14). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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