The Quay is in West Looe, Looe and in Caradon district. PL13 2BX is located in the Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos 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 The Quay, West Looe, Looe, PL13 2BX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL13 2BY, PL13 2DB, PL13 2DA, PL13 2DU, PL13 2DD, PL13 1AH, PL13 1AL, PL13 1AP, PL13 2EU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PL13 2BX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% of residents 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 | 50.6% | 49.2% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 49.4% | 50.8% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 | 36.4% | 29.9% | -6.5% | 37.9% | -8.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.2% | 40.9% | 2.7% | 44.2% | -3.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 14.7% | 20.7% | 6.0% | 9.1% | 11.6% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 5.5% | -2.9% | 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 | 36.1% | 35.9% | -0.2% | 48.4% | -12.5% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 35.9% | -2.3% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 20.1% | 17.1% | -3.0% | 12.7% | 4.4% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 9.9% | 5.1% | 4.0% | 5.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 27.6% | 23.8% | -3.8% | 18.2% | 5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 6.1% | -9.0% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.3% | 17.7% | -3.6% | 13.4% | 4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 9.1% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 13.4% | 0.1% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.4% | 27.4% | 15.0% | 33.8% | -6.4% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2.4% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 92% | 95.6% | 3.6% | 81.4% | 14.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 89.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.8% | 89.7% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 5.4% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90% | 91.2% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 5% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.5% | 76.7% | -0.2% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 18.6% | 13.5% | 5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.4% | 37.2% | -0.8% |
| Christian | 56.5% | 46.2% | 10.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Quay was 243.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 357.9% higher than the Looe East & Deviock average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
The Quay has the highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Looe East & Deviock and the 79th highest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 66.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 2 West Quay House The Quay, Looe, Cornwall Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2024-10-28 | £304,757 |
| Waters Edge The Quay, Looe, Cornwall Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £267,500 | 2023-02-09 | £252,307 |
| Flat 2 West Quay House The Quay, Looe, Cornwall Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2017-03-10 | £270,635 |
| Flat 1 Quayside The Quay, Looe, Cornwall Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2011-07-29 | £230,158 |
| Flat 2 West Quay House The Quay, Looe, Cornwall Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2006-12-08 | £218,893 |
PL13 2BX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in PL13 2BX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Full-Time Employee | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 40 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 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 | 991 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Polperro Primary Academy Brentfields , PL13 2JJ | 3out of 4 | 4,835 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 | 1,514 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sardine Factory | The Old Sardine Factory, Quay Road | 9 yd | |
| Heritage Centre Coffee Shop | The Old Sardine Factory, Quay Road | 46 yd | |
| Yamas | Key Corner, Quay Street | 88 yd | |
| The Lookout | 3 Seafront Court, East Looe | 93 yd | |
| The Old Boathouse | The Old Granary, The Quay | 95 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Looe Sailing Club | Buller Street, East Looe | 115 yd | |
| The Jolly Sailor | The Jolly Sailor Inn, Princes Square | 130 yd | |
| Salutation Inn | The Salutation Inn, Fore Street | 187 yd | |
| Ship Hotel | Ship Inn, Fore Street | 235 yd | |
| Admiral Boscarn | The Admiral Boscarn Hotel, Church End | 244 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Fillers | 14 Higher Market Street, East Looe | 158 yd | |
| Truly Scrumptious | Higher Market Street, East Looe | 170 yd | |
| The Sandwich Bar (Looe) Limited | The Sandwich Bar, Buller Quay | 271 yd | |
| Harveys Fish Bar | Harveys Take Away, Fore Street | 328 yd | |
| Harry's | Harrys, 1 Bridgend | 439 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | Co-Operative Stores Ltd, Fore Street | 235 yd | |
| East Looe Co-op | Co-Op Foodstore, Fore Street | 375 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Looe Primary Academy HAY LANE | grass pitches | 995 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 | 76.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 69.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 69.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 69.2% |
| 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 | 15.4% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.