Area Info for Looe (Cornwall)

Introduction to Looe

Looe is a historic seaside town located in Cornwall, South West England. It is renowned for its picturesque harbour, sandy beaches, and charming narrow streets. The town is divided into two parts: East Looe and West Looe, which are connected by a bridge over the River Looe.

Geography and Location

Looe is situated along the south coast of Cornwall, approximately 20 miles west of Plymouth. The town is characterised by its rugged coastline, sheltered harbour, and proximity to the South West Coast Path, making it a popular destination for walkers and nature enthusiasts.

History

Historically, Looe has been a significant fishing port since the Middle Ages. Its harbour was developed to support the local fishing industry, which remains an important part of the town's economy. The town also has a rich maritime history, with evidence of shipbuilding and trade activities dating back centuries.

Tourist Attractions and Activities

Looe offers a variety of attractions for visitors, including its sandy beaches ideal for swimming and sunbathing, and its bustling harbour lined with cafes, pubs, and shops. The town hosts annual events such as the Looe Music and Arts Festival. Visitors can enjoy boat trips, fishing excursions, and exploring the local heritage sites.

Economy

The local economy is primarily driven by tourism, fishing, and small-scale manufacturing. The town's scenic beauty and historical charm attract many visitors throughout the year, supporting local businesses and hospitality services.

Transport

Looe is accessible by road and rail, with the Looe Valley Line providing a scenic train service from Liskeard. The town is also served by local bus routes, making it easy for visitors to explore the surrounding areas.

Culture and Community

Looe has a vibrant community with a range of cultural events and festivals. The town maintains traditional Cornish customs and celebrates its maritime heritage through various local events and activities.
Education
School
Looe Primary School0.62 miles
Hay Lane, East Looe, Looe, Cornwall, PL13 1JY
Looe Community Academy0.73 miles
Sunrising, East Looe, Looe, Cornwall, PL13 1NQ
Polperro Community Primary School2.77 miles
Brentfields, Looe, Cornwall, PL13 2JJ
Duloe CofE VA Junior and Infant School2.89 miles
The Green, Duloe, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 4PW
Pelynt School3.07 miles
Pelynt, Cornwall, PL13 2LG
Trenode CofE School3.92 miles
Widegates, Looe, Cornwall, PL13 1QA
Trewidland Primary School4.24 miles
Trewidland, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 4SJ
St Nicolas' CofE VA School, Downderry4.25 miles
Downderry, Torpoint, Cornwall, PL11 3LF
Menheniot Primary School6.16 miles
East Road, Menheniot, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 3QY
T Plus Centre (Taliesin Education)6.38 miles
Loveny House, Miller Business Park, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 4DA
St Martin's CofE Primary School6.72 miles
Lake Lane, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 3DE
Liskeard Hillfort Primary School6.85 miles
Old Road, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 6HZ
Caradon Alternative Provision Academy6.87 miles
West Street, Liskeard, PL14 6BS
St Germans Primary School6.93 miles
Lower Fairfield, St Germans, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 5NJ
Liskeard School and Community College7.02 miles
Luxstowe, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 3EA
Lerryn CofE Primary School7.09 miles
Lerryn, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0QA
Health
Clinic
South Devon Osteopaths Ltd (Old Bridge Surgery)0.22 miles
The Looe Health Centre, Station Road, Looe, Cornwall, PL13 1HA
Looe Health Centre0.22 miles
Old Bridge Surgery, The Looe Health Centre, Station Road, Looe, Cornwall, PL13 1HA
Trevillis House6.05 miles
Lodge Hill, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 4EN
Oak Tree Surgery7.20 miles
Clemo Road, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 3XA
Liskeard Community Hospital7.26 miles
Clemo Road, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 3XD
Specsavers Hearcare - Cornwall - Liskeard7.26 miles
Audiology Suite, Liskeard Community Hospital, Clemo Road, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 3XD
St Germans Surgery7.32 miles
Quay Lane Surgery, Old Quay Lane, St. Germans, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 5LH
Outlook South West9.75 miles
2D Restormel Industrial Estate, Liddicoat Road, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0HG
Saltash Community Clinic11.17 miles
Callington Road, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6DL
Torpoint Dental Clinic11.30 miles
Trevol Road, Torpoint, Cornwall, PL11 2NH
Saltash St Barnabas11.38 miles
St. Barnabas Hospital, Higher Port View, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 4BU
South Devon Osteopaths Ltd (Saint Barnabas Hospital)11.38 miles
Higher Port View, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 4BU
Port View Surgery11.38 miles
Higher Port View, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 4BU
St Barnabas Hospital11.38 miles
Higher Port View, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 4BU
Fore Street Osteopaths11.42 miles
163 Fore Street, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6AB
Doubletrees School11.42 miles
St. Blazey Gate, St. Blazey, Par, Cornwall, PL24 2DS
GP
Dr Roy & partners0.22 miles
Old Bridge Surgery, Station Road, East Looe, LOOE, Cornwall, PL13 1HA
Pelynt Surgery3.14 miles
Summer Lane, Pelynt LOOE, PL13 2LP
Polperro Surgery3.18 miles
The Coombes, Polperro LOOE, PL13 2RQ
Dr MOORE & partners4.03 miles
The Surgery, Broads Yard, Downderry, Torpoint, Cornwall, PL11 3LD
Dr Hargadon & Partners6.71 miles
Rosedean House Surgery, 8 Dean Street, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 4AQ
Dr Jefferies and Partners7.16 miles
Oak Tree Surgery, Clemo Road, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 3XA
Dr MOORE & partners7.32 miles
Quay Lane Surgery, Old Quay Lane, St.Germans, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 5LH
Dr MIDDLETON & partners7.82 miles
Fowey River Practice, Rawlings Lane, Fowey, Cornwall, PL23 1DT
Dr MIDDLETON & partners7.92 miles
Polruan Surgery, The Quay, Polruan, Cornwall, PL23 1PA
LOSTWITHIEL MEDICAL PRACTICE 9.84 miles
Lostwithiel Medical Practice, North Street, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0EF
Pensilva Health Centre10.40 miles
School Road, Pensilva, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 5RP
Dr MIDDLETON & partners10.65 miles
Par Health Centre, Eastcliffe Road, Par, Cornwall, PL24 2AJ
Dr SCAGLIONI10.82 miles
The Surgery,Greenland, Millbrook, Torpoint, Cornwall, PL10 1DE
Dr MONK & partners11.15 miles
Middleway Surgery, St.Blazey, Par, Cornwall, PL24 2JL
Dr COOK & partners11.17 miles
Saltash Health Centre, Callington Road, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6DL
Port View Surgery11.38 miles
Higher Port View, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 4BU
Hospital
Liskeard Community Hospital7.26 miles
Clemo Road, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 3XD
Fowey Hospital7.98 miles
Park Road, Fowey, Cornwall, PL23 1EE
St Barnabas Hospital11.38 miles
Higher Port View, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 4BU
St Austell Community Hospital13.94 miles
Porthpean Road, St. Austell, Cornwall, PL26 6AD
Bodmin NHS Treatment Centre14.64 miles
Boundary Road, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL31 2QT
Mount Gould Local Care Centre15.22 miles
200 Mount Gould Road, Mount Gould, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 7PY
Peninsula NHS Treatment Centre15.58 miles
20 Brest Road, Derriford, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5XP
Derriford Hospital15.83 miles
Derriford Road, Crownhill, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8DH
Royal Eye Infirmary15.83 miles
Derriford Road, Crownhill, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8DH
Nuffield Health, Plymouth Hospital15.83 miles
Derriford Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8BG
Tavistock Community Hospital18.86 miles
Spring Hill, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8LD
Launceston General Hospital19.29 miles
Link Road, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9JD
Lee Mill Hospital22.10 miles
Beech Road,, PL21 9HL
Newquay Hospital27.30 miles
St. Thomas Road, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 1RQ
Duchy Hospital28.60 miles
Penventinnie Lane, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3UP
Royal Cornwall Hospital (Treliske)28.65 miles
Treliske, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3LQ
Pharmacy
Boots0.26 miles
1 - 6 Coachhouse Arcade, Fore Street, East Looe, Looe, PL13 1DS
Looe Pharmacy0.28 miles
Looe Pharmacy, Fore Street, East Looe, Cornwall, PL13 1DT
Roberts Pharmacy3.17 miles
The Coombes, Polperro, Cornwall, PL13 2RG
Boots6.70 miles
21-22 Bay Tree Hill, Liskeard, PL14 4BG
Day Lewis Plc6.80 miles
4 Pike Street, The Parade, Liskeard, PL14 3JE
Boots7.80 miles
16 - 18 Fore Street, Fowey, Cornwall, PL23 1AQ
Mountchase Pharmacy9.87 miles
13 Fore Street, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0BW
Lloyds Pharmacy10.46 miles
Trevol Business Centre, Trevol Road, Torpoint, PL11 2TB
Boots10.59 miles
29 Eastcliffe Road, Par, Cornwall, PL24 2AQ
Millbrook Pharmacy Ltd10.76 miles
The Old Blacksmith`s Shop, The Parade, Millbrook, Torpoint, Cornwall, PL10 1AX
Lloydspharmacy10.91 miles
139 Callington Road, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6EB
Boots11.12 miles
4 Fern Lea Villas, Middleway, St Blazey, Par, Cornwall, PL24 2JG
Middleway Pharmacy11.15 miles
Middleway Surgery, Middleway, St Blazey, Par, Cornwall, PL24 2JL
Saltash Pharmacy11.43 miles
6 Regal House, Fore Street, Saltash, PL12 6JR
Boots11.49 miles
124 Fore Street, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6JW
Boots11.55 miles
1 York Road, Torpoint, Cornwall, PL11 2LG
Leisure
Park
KILMINORTH WOODS0.68 miles
SEATON3.44 miles
SEATON VALLEY NORTH3.53 miles
CATCHFRENCH (Grade II Listed)5.12 miles
GRIBBIN HEAD - POLPERRO5.29 miles
PORT ELIOT (Grade I Listed)7.21 miles
BOCONNOC (Grade II* Listed)7.71 miles
TAMAR VALLEY8.67 miles
MENABILLY (Grade II Listed)9.20 miles
GOLITHA FALLS9.49 miles
ST NEOT PARISH9.62 miles
PAR BEACH AND ST ANDREWS ROAD10.43 miles
ANTONY (Grade II* Listed)10.72 miles
LANHYDROCK (Grade II* Listed)11.08 miles
RAME HEAD11.13 miles
MOUNT EDGCUMBE11.58 miles
Shop
Groceries
Co-op Looe0.26 miles
East Looe, PL13 1DT
Co-op Looe0.26 miles
Looe, PL13 1AD
SPAR West Looe0.28 miles
Spar, Princes Square, Cornwall, PL13 2ER
Londis West Looe General Stores0.31 miles
Fore Street, West Looe, PL13 2EZ
SPAR Barbican0.49 miles
Spar Store, Bayview Road, Cornwall, PL13 1JN
Londis Barbican Post Office & Stores0.55 miles
Barbican Parade, Barbican Road East Looe, PL13 1EZ
Nisa J & J Wilson1.23 miles
Looe Bay Holiday Park, St Martin, Looe, Cornwall, PL13 1NX
SPAR Boxall Pelynt2.97 miles
Spar, Jubilee Hill, Cornwall, PL13 2JZ
Pelynt Convenience Store3.07 miles
Fore Street, Pelynt Looe Cornwall PL13 2LG
SPAR Walters6.19 miles
Central Stores, Menheniot, Cornwall, PL14 3QR
Morrisons Liskeard6.58 miles
Horningtops, Plymouth Road, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 3PR
SPAR Liskeard6.71 miles
Spar, 2 Dean Street, Cornwall, PL14 4AA
Co-op Liskeard6.76 miles
Liskeard, PL14 6AD
Addington Service Station7.12 miles
Callington Road, Liskeard Cornwall PL14 3HD
ALDI 1 Charter Way7.17 miles
Liskeard, PL14 3XA
SPAR Dobwalls7.33 miles
Spar, Duloe Road, Cornwall, PL14 6LJ
Transport
Airport
Plymouth City Airport15.99 miles
Newquay St Mawgan Airport24.80 miles
Bus Stop
Mill Pool Car Park (E)0.08 miles
Bonson Close (NW)0.08 miles
Downs Road (W)0.15 miles
Downs Road (E)0.15 miles
Plantation (W)0.15 miles
Station Road (N)0.21 miles
Bridge (N)0.23 miles
Bridge (S)0.24 miles
Station Road (N)0.25 miles
Looe Rail Station ()0.26 miles
Looe Rail Station ()0.27 miles
Looe Railway Station (N)0.28 miles
Railway Station (NW)0.28 miles
Railway Station (S)0.29 miles
Opposite Railway Station (S)0.29 miles
The Square (N)0.30 miles
Ferry Port
Bodinnick Ferry Landing7.57 miles
Fowey Custom House Quay Ferry Landing7.72 miles
Fowey Town Quay Ferry Landing7.82 miles
Polruan Ferry Landing7.91 miles
Fowey Ferry Landing7.96 miles
Torpoint Ferry Terminal11.86 miles
Devonport Ferry Terminal12.25 miles
Cremyll Mount Edgcumbe Ferry Landing12.59 miles
Plymouth Stonehouse Ferry Terminal13.06 miles
Plymouth Ferry Terminal13.40 miles
Plymouth (Barbican) Landing Stage14.39 miles
Plymouth Mount Batten Ferry Landing14.56 miles
Mevagissey Ferry Landing15.44 miles
Warren Point Ferry Landing18.15 miles
Newton Ferrers Ferry Landing18.22 miles
Noss Mayo Ferry Landing18.29 miles
Railway Station
Looe Rail Station0.26 miles
Sandplace Rail Station2.09 miles
Causeland Rail Station3.40 miles
St Keyne Wishing Well Halt (Rail Station)4.59 miles
Menheniot Rail Station5.31 miles
Coombe Junction Halt (Rail Station)6.24 miles
Liskeard Rail Station6.25 miles
St Germans Rail Station7.18 miles
Lostwithiel Rail Station9.71 miles
Par Rail Station10.77 miles
Bodmin Parkway Rail Station10.84 miles
Saltash Rail Station11.61 miles
St Budeaux Victoria Road Rail Station12.43 miles
St Budeaux Ferry Road Rail Station12.44 miles
Keyham Rail Station12.58 miles
Dockyard (Plymouth) Rail Station12.66 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (PL13 2A*)
Number of Properties in Catchment266
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
29, BEECH TERRACE
WEST LOOE
LOOE
CORNWALL
PL13 2AQ		£115,000
2025-05-30
detached
freehold
41, GOONREA
WEST LOOE
LOOE
CORNWALL
PL13 2PH		£319,000
2025-05-19
semidetached
freehold
LYNWOOD (1), STATION ROAD

LOOE
CORNWALL
PL13 1HN		£107,000
2025-04-09
flatmaisonette
leasehold
ABALONE, CASTLE STREET

LOOE
CORNWALL
PL13 1AZ		£195,000
2025-04-09
flatmaisonette
leasehold
8, NORTH VIEW
EAST LOOE
LOOE
CORNWALL
PL13 1HR		£257,000
2025-03-31
terraced
freehold
CHURCH HOUSE, HIGHER CHAPEL STREET

LOOE
CORNWALL
PL13 1AU		£385,000
2025-03-28
terraced
freehold
BRAMBLES
SHUTTA
LOOE
CORNWALL
PL13 1LX		£630,000
2025-03-27
detached
freehold
26, RESTORMEL ROAD
EAST LOOE
LOOE
CORNWALL
PL13 1EJ		£460,000
2025-03-27
semidetached
freehold
19, WOODLANDS VIEW

LOOE
CORNWALL
PL13 2AW		£118,000
2025-03-26
terraced
freehold
WHEELWRIGHT
SHUTTA
LOOE
CORNWALL
PL13 1LS		£236,500
2025-03-24
terraced
freehold
BELMONT APARTMENTS (5), STATION ROAD

LOOE
CORNWALL
PL13 1HJ		£218,000
2025-03-18
flatmaisonette
leasehold
QUAYSIDE COT, QUAY STREET

LOOE
CORNWALL
PL13 1AP		£202,000
2025-03-14
terraced
freehold
1, GOONREA
WEST LOOE
LOOE
CORNWALL
PL13 2PH		£335,000
2025-03-14
semidetached
freehold
33, BODRIGAN ROAD

LOOE
CORNWALL
PL13 1EH		£300,000
2025-01-17
detached
freehold
27 (FLAT 1), BEECH TERRACE
WEST LOOE
LOOE
CORNWALL
PL13 2AQ		£135,000
2025-01-06
otherPropertyType
freehold
THE COACHMANS, LOWER MARKET STREET

LOOE
CORNWALL
PL13 1AX		£392,000
2024-12-17
otherPropertyType
freehold
TRANQUIL PLACE, THE DOWNS
WEST LOOE
LOOE
CORNWALL
PL13 2BA		£945,000
2024-11-18
detached
freehold
ANCHORAGE FLATS (3), BARBICAN HILL

LOOE
CORNWALL
PL13 1BD		£155,000
2024-11-11
flatmaisonette
leasehold
5, TARTON CLOSE
ST MARTIN
LOOE
CORNWALL
PL13 1FG		£250,000
2024-09-13
semidetached
freehold
EASTCLIFFE HOUSE, BARBICAN HILL

LOOE
CORNWALL
PL13 1BE		£482,000
2025-02-28
detached
freehold
PENMARRIC, 1, DOWNS ROAD

LOOE
CORNWALL
PL13 2AP		£465,000
2025-02-25
detached
freehold
TRELYN COTTAGE, SHUTTA ROAD

LOOE
CORNWALL
PL13 1BJ		£360,000
2025-02-25
semidetached
freehold
RIVER VIEW (3), STATION ROAD

LOOE
CORNWALL
PL13 1HJ		£205,000
2025-02-25
terraced
freehold
TOPVIEW (3), CHAPEL GROUND
WEST LOOE
LOOE
CORNWALL
PL13 2BJ		£250,000
2025-02-24
terraced
freehold
ROSE COTTAGE, HANNAFORE LANE

LOOE
CORNWALL
PL13 2DU		£352,500
2025-02-21
terraced
freehold
8, FAIRFIELDS

LOOE
CORNWALL
PL13 1HD		£230,000
2025-02-11
terraced
freehold
3, PORTBYHAN ROAD

LOOE
CORNWALL
PL13 2QN		£290,000
2025-01-29
semidetached
freehold
27, TREGARRICK
WEST LOOE
LOOE
CORNWALL
PL13 2SD		£190,000
2025-01-24
semidetached
freehold
TRELASK, HANNAFORE LANE

LOOE
CORNWALL
PL13 2DU		£200,000
2025-01-23
terraced
freehold
70, PORTBYHAN ROAD

LOOE
CORNWALL
PL13 2QN		£5,000
2025-01-06
otherPropertyType
freehold
17, LIMMICKS ROAD
ST MARTIN
LOOE
CORNWALL
PL13 1PU		£340,000
2024-07-26
detached
freehold
HALCAVOR, 37, FORE STREET
EAST LOOE
LOOE
CORNWALL
PL13 1AD		£143,000
2025-01-17
terraced
freehold
23, BEECH TERRACE
WEST LOOE
LOOE
CORNWALL
PL13 2AQ		£380,000
2025-01-10
otherPropertyType
freehold
PENMORVAH, SHUTTA ROAD

LOOE
CORNWALL
PL13 1HW		£560,000
2025-01-03
semidetached
freehold
BILSTON
SHUTTA
LOOE
CORNWALL
PL13 1LU		£161,000
2024-12-12
detached
freehold
INGLEDENE (4)
SHUTTA
LOOE
CORNWALL
PL13 1LT		£360,000
2024-12-04
terraced
freehold
20, SPRINGFIELD ROAD

LOOE
CORNWALL
PL13 1HB		£250,000
2024-12-04
semidetached
freehold
34, WOODLANDS VIEW

LOOE
CORNWALL
PL13 2AW		£165,000
2024-10-30
terraced
freehold
THE MOORINGS, FORE STREET
EAST LOOE
LOOE
CORNWALL
PL13 1HH		£250,000
2024-10-29
terraced
freehold
BELMONT APARTMENTS (3), STATION ROAD

LOOE
CORNWALL
PL13 1HJ		£260,000
2024-08-07
flatmaisonette
leasehold
ALBATROSS COTTAGES (2), CHURCHEND

LOOE
CORNWALL
PL13 1BX		£380,000
2024-08-07
semidetached
freehold
41, TREGARRICK
WEST LOOE
LOOE
CORNWALL
PL13 2SD		£260,000
2024-11-11
terraced
freehold
WEST QUAY HOUSE (FLAT 2), THE QUAY
WEST LOOE
LOOE
CORNWALL
PL13 2BX		£310,000
2024-10-28
flatmaisonette
leasehold
CHUBBS HOUSE (TOP FLAT), THE BAY

LOOE
CORNWALL
PL13 1DB		£145,000
2024-10-24
flatmaisonette
leasehold
1, FURZEDOWN TERRACE

LOOE
CORNWALL
PL13 2AY		£300,000
2024-10-21
terraced
freehold
INVERLOOE (FLAT 1, 2), NORTH ROAD
WEST LOOE
LOOE
CORNWALL
PL13 2EF		£205,000
2024-10-10
flatmaisonette
leasehold
12, FAIRFIELDS

LOOE
CORNWALL
PL13 1HD		£252,000
2024-10-09
terraced
freehold
BRAEMAR, WEST LOOE HILL
WEST LOOE
LOOE
CORNWALL
PL13 2HP		£420,000
2024-10-09
detached
freehold
59, KIMLERS WAY
ST MARTIN
LOOE
CORNWALL
PL13 1PS		£345,000
2024-10-04
detached
freehold
60, PORTBYHAN ROAD

LOOE
CORNWALL
PL13 2QN		£422,000
2024-10-02
detached
freehold
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