North Road is in West Looe, Looe and in Caradon district. PL13 2EJ 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 North Road, West Looe, Looe, PL13 2EJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL13 2EL, PL13 2BG, PL13 2ER, PL13 2ES, PL13 2EN, PL13 2EH, PL13 2EW, PL13 2EU, PL13 2BB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PL13 2EJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 51.7% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 50.8% | 48.3% | -2.5% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 23.1% | 25.9% | 2.8% | 37.9% | -12.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.5% | 48.2% | -2.3% | 44.2% | 4.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 17.8% | 14% | -3.8% | 9.1% | 4.9% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 8.3% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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 | 42.5% | 36.8% | -5.7% | 48.4% | -11.6% |
| Good health | 35% | 42.6% | 7.6% | 33.6% | 9.0% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 15.2% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 3.9% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 17.3% | 17.4% | 0.1% | 18.2% | -0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 10.3% | -0.3% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 11.8% | -6.5% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 9.2% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 15.9% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.2% | 33.8% | 0.6% | 33.8% | 0.0% |
| Other | 4.3% | 1.5% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 99.6% | 97.1% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 93.2% 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 | 94.6% | 93.2% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 94.1% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 4.9% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.4% | 76.7% | 8.7% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 12.2% | 13.5% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.7% | 37.2% | -5.5% |
| Christian | 58% | 46.2% | 11.8% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around North Road was 103.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 94.2% higher than the Looe East & Deviock average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
North Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Looe East & Deviock and the 356th highest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 21.6%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 4 Harbour View North Road, Looe, Cornwall Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2022-08-09 | £154,066 |
| Wyvern North Road, Looe, Cornwall Other, an established residential building | £317,000 | 2022-07-22 | £298,693 |
| Apartment 3 Harbour View North Road, Looe, Cornwall Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-03-18 | £174,557 |
| Wyvern North Road, Looe, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £177,000 | 2021-05-28 | £203,894 |
| Sea View Cottage North Road, Looe, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2020-09-10 | £341,394 |
PL13 2EJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 2EJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 73 |
| Full-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 982 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Polperro Primary Academy Brentfields , PL13 2JJ | 3out of 4 | 4,801 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Duloe CofE VA Primary Academy The Green , Duloe PL14 4PW | 3out of 4 | 5,433 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 | 1,417 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty Corner Cafe | Tasty Corner, 2 - 3 Riverside Court | 91 yd | |
| The Catch | Catch Fish And Chips, Unit 1 | 162 yd | |
| Proper Smashed | Daves Diner, Quay Street | 185 yd | |
| The Sardine Factory | The Old Sardine Factory, Quay Road | 190 yd | |
| Looe Tandoori Restaurant / Viceroy | Moonlight Tandoori, Fore Street | 197 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jolly Sailor | The Jolly Sailor Inn, Princes Square | 113 yd | |
| The Harbour Moon | Harbour Moon Inn, Quay Road | 137 yd | |
| Salutation Inn | The Salutation Inn, Fore Street | 201 yd | |
| Looe Sailing Club | Buller Street, East Looe | 223 yd | |
| Ship Hotel | Ship Inn, Fore Street | 229 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sandwich Bar (Looe) Limited | The Sandwich Bar, Buller Quay | 182 yd | |
| Harveys Fish Bar | Harveys Take Away, Fore Street | 250 yd | |
| Truly Scrumptious | Higher Market Street, East Looe | 271 yd | |
| Fresh Fillers | 14 Higher Market Street, East Looe | 281 yd | |
| Harry's | Harrys, 1 Bridgend | 321 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | Co-Operative Stores Ltd, Fore Street | 229 yd | |
| East Looe Co-op | Co-Op Foodstore, Fore Street | 270 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Looe Primary Academy HAY LANE | grass pitches | 964 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 | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 66.97 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 66.97 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.