Looe Street is in Plymouth and in City Of Plymouth district. PL4 0EA is located in the St Peter and the Waterfront electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Looe Street, Plymouth, PL4 0EA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL4 0DY, PL4 0DA, PL4 0DU, PL4 0EN, PL4 0DB, PL4 0DE, PL4 0DS, PL4 0EB, PL4 0EW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PL4 0EA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 44.4% | 48.5% | 4.1% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 55.6% | 51.5% | -4.1% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around PL4 0EA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 49% | 52.4% | 3.4% | 37.9% | 14.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.3% | 27.2% | 3.9% | 44.2% | -17.0% |
| Separated | 4% | 2.8% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 19.8% | 12.6% | -7.2% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 4% | 4.9% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 45.8% | 38.3% | -7.5% | 48.4% | -10.1% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 39% | 8.3% | 33.6% | 5.4% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 15.5% | 0.7% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 4.5% | -2.7% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 | 18.2% | 19% | 0.8% | 18.2% | 0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 9.3% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 14.6% | 1.6% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 3.6% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 10.5% | -1.8% | 16.9% | -6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.8% | 41.3% | 6.5% | 33.8% | 7.5% |
| Other | 7.9% | 1.6% | -6.3% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 5.3% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 89.9% | 84.5% | -5.4% | 81.4% | 3.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 76% 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 | 78.7% | 76% | -2.7% | 83.2% | -7.2% |
| European Union | 13.4% | 7.5% | -5.9% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 6.7% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 4.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 4.5% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.6% | 76% | -1.6% | 83.2% | -7.2% |
| 10+ Years | 5.1% | 8.6% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 6.4% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 5.6% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.2% | 3.4% | -3.8% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.9% | 76.7% | -4.8% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Spain | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 14.6% | 13.5% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.6% | 37.2% | 16.4% |
| Christian | 34.7% | 46.2% | -11.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Looe Street was 508.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 296.3% higher than the Drake average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Looe Street has the 11th highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Drake and the 25th highest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 306.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.5%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Looe Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2024-04-29 | £314,707 |
| Barbican Tavern, 20 - 21 Looe Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Other, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2022-08-03 | £239,278 |
| 24 Looe Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2016-12-02 | £300,127 |
| 28 Looe Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2007-08-17 | £484,698 |
| The Minerva Inn, 31 Looe Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £38,000 | 2006-07-25 | £63,929 |
PL4 0EA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in PL4 0EA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ham Drive Nursery School and Day Care Ham Drive , Ham PL2 2NJ | 3out of 4 | 3,825 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School 2 Beaumont Road , St Jude's PL4 9BE | 4out of 4 | 474 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Street Primary School Mount Street , Greenbank PL4 8NZ | 2out of 4 | 648 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pilgrim Primary Academy Oxford Street , PL1 5BQ | 4out of 4 | 866 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School Citadel Road , PL1 3AY | 4out of 4 | 945 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School Rendle Street , PL1 1TP | - not rated | 1,025 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth High School for Girls St Lawrence Road , PL4 6HT | - not rated | 1,076 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Devonport High School for Boys Paradise Road , Stoke PL1 5QP | 4out of 4 | 1,953 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Lipson Co-operative Academy Bernice Terrace , Lipson PL4 7PG | 2out of 4 | 1,971 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Damerel Community College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | 2out of 4 | 2,161 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Scott Medical and Healthcare College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | - not rated | 2,165 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City College Plymouth Kings Road , Devonport PL1 5QG | - not rated | 2,385 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millbay Academy 22 Millbay Road , PL1 3EG | - not rated | 1,243 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACE Schools Plymouth Martins Gate , Bretonside PL4 0AT | 3out of 4 | 98 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College of Art Tavistock Place , PL4 8AT | - not rated | 397 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Plymouth Drake Circus , PL4 8AA | - not rated | 620 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fletewood School at Derry Villas 88 North Road East , PL4 6AN | - not rated | 903 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College Ford Park , Plymouth PL4 6RN | - not rated | 1,781 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel Catering | 20-21 Looe Street | 59 yd | |
| Almanac Cafe | 32-33 Batter Street | 60 yd | |
| Plymouth Arts Centre Food | 38 Looe Street | 71 yd | |
| Cinnamon Garden Restaurant | 144-146 Vauxhall Street | 124 yd | |
| Pahuna Nepalese & Indian Cusine | 153 Vauxhall Street | 124 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minerva Inn | 31 Looe Street | 24 yd | |
| Boom Battle Bar | Unit 6, The Barcode, 11 Bretonside | 151 yd | |
| OMG Nightclub | 11 Parade | 156 yd | |
| Three Crowns | The Three Crowns, 12 Parade | 165 yd | |
| Gossip | 25 Bretonside | 168 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Sizzling China | 111 Vauxhall Street | 131 yd | |
| Bretonside kebab | 32 Bretonside | 202 yd | |
| Babawok | 35 Bretonside | 205 yd | |
| Bombay Burger Kitchen | 47 Bretonside | 205 yd | |
| Lee's Gardens | 50 Notte Street | 226 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 8 Hoegate Street | 270 yd | |
| Tesco | St Teresa House, Beaumont Road | 410 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer plc | Drake Circus, 1 Cornwall Street | 418 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 64-66 Ebrington Street | 419 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Plymouth Metro, 29-31 New George Street | 437 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trugym Plymouth Lunar Rise Lunar Rise Exeter Street | health and fitness suite | 288 yd |
| Club Moativation (Plymouth) ARMADA WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 503 yd |
| Ymca (Plymouth Triangle Centre) (Closed) Cobourg Street | health and fitness suite | 666 yd |
| Morgan'S Wellbeing Centre (Plymouth) (Closed) 11-14 11-14 Gibbon Lane | health and fitness suite | 687 yd |
| Nancy Astor Sports Centre DRAKE CIRCUS | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 692 yd |
| The Gym (Plymouth) DERRYS CROSS | health and fitness suite | 728 yd |
| Le Club At Copthorne Hotel Plymouth (Closed) Armada Way | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 790 yd |
| Hybrid Mma And Fitness Centre CLARE PLACE | health and fitness suite | 834 yd |
| Tinside Lido PLYMOUTH DOME PLYMOUTH DOME HOE ROAD | swimming pool | 896 yd |
| Mccaulay'S Health Club (Plymouth) THE CRESCENT | health and fitness suite | 904 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 | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 71.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 71.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 71.4% |
| 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 | 14.3% |
| Median download speed | 56.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 75.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.