Buller Street is in Looe and in Caradon district. PL13 1AR is located in the Looe East & Deviock electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South East Cornwall. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Buller Street, Looe, PL13 1AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL13 1AS, PL13 1AH, PL13 1AP, PL13 1BP, PL13 1AX, PL13 1AY, PL13 1AW, PL13 1BW, PL13 1DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PL13 1AR is primarily male, with 58.1% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 41.9% | -6.7% | 51.0% | -9.1% |
| Male | 51.4% | 58.1% | 6.7% | 49.0% | 9.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.7% | 37.2% | 11.5% | 37.9% | -0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.4% | 36% | -8.4% | 44.2% | -8.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 6.4% | 3% | -3.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 17.5% | 17.1% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 8.0% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 6.7% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 29.7% | 35.4% | 5.7% | 48.4% | -13.0% |
| Good health | 41.1% | 36.5% | -4.6% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 19.5% | 20.2% | 0.7% | 12.7% | 7.5% |
| Bad health | 8.6% | 7.3% | -1.3% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.9% | 18.3% | -8.6% | 18.2% | 0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.7% | 10.4% | -8.3% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.5% | 16.5% | -4.0% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.8% | 9.8% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7% | 16.5% | 9.5% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.9% | 24.4% | 11.5% | 33.8% | -9.4% |
| Other | 5.3% | 4.3% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.3% | 94.9% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 13.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 94.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.3% | 94.4% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 95.5% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 3.9% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0.6% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75% | 76.7% | -1.7% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 21.7% | 13.5% | 8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.2% | 37.2% | 8.0% |
| Christian | 48.6% | 46.2% | 2.4% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Buller Street was 73.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.7% higher than the Looe East & Deviock average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Buller Street has the 8th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Looe East & Deviock and the 564th highest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.2%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Pixies Holt Buller Street, Looe, Cornwall Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2025-05-13 | £129,023 |
| 2 Pixies Holt Buller Street, Looe, Cornwall Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2023-02-15 | £99,037 |
| 1 Pixies Holt Buller Street, Looe, Cornwall Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2022-07-22 | £127,204 |
| Dorill Cottage Buller Street, Looe, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2018-11-13 | £365,607 |
| Pepes Buller Street, Looe, Cornwall Other, an established residential building | £25,000 | 2018-03-27 | £29,356 |
PL13 1AR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
PL13 1AR area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 10% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Retired | 46 |
| Full-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Education | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Looe Primary Academy Hay Lane , East Looe PL13 1JY | 3out of 4 | 885 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Polperro Primary Academy Brentfields , PL13 2JJ | 3out of 4 | 4,947 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Looe Community Academy Sunrising , East Looe PL13 1NQ | 3out of 4 | 1,434 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai Indian Fusion | Buller Street, East Looe | 12 yd | |
| Larssons Coffee House | 7 Buller Street, East Looe | 24 yd | |
| Yamas | Key Corner, Quay Street | 33 yd | |
| Papa Nino | Maisonette, Papa Ninos | 37 yd | |
| La Bocca Looe | La Bocca, Higher Market Street | 41 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Looe Sailing Club | Buller Street, East Looe | 24 yd | |
| Salutation Inn | The Salutation Inn, Fore Street | 118 yd | |
| Admiral Boscarn | The Admiral Boscarn Hotel, Church End | 144 yd | |
| Ship Hotel | Ship Inn, Fore Street | 159 yd | |
| The Jolly Sailor | The Jolly Sailor Inn, Princes Square | 223 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Fillers | 14 Higher Market Street, East Looe | 47 yd | |
| Truly Scrumptious | Higher Market Street, East Looe | 58 yd | |
| The Sandwich Bar (Looe) Limited | The Sandwich Bar, Buller Quay | 232 yd | |
| Harveys Fish Bar | Harveys Take Away, Fore Street | 271 yd | |
| Harry's | Harrys, 1 Bridgend | 391 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | Co-Operative Stores Ltd, Fore Street | 159 yd | |
| East Looe Co-op | Co-Op Foodstore, Fore Street | 327 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Looe Primary Academy HAY LANE | grass pitches | 894 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.