Living in PL13, Cornwall
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around PL13 in Cornwall. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Cornwall: £277,801, up 3.7% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South West average is £304,562.
What actually sold around PL13
60 recorded home sales on the streets around central PL13 in the last 2 years, with a median of £250,000 and a range from £70,000 to £945,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 GOONREA, PL13 2PH | terraced | £210,000 | 2026-06-17 |
| 61A WOODLANDS VIEW, PL13 2AW | flat-maisonette | £105,000 | 2026-04-22 |
| TWO RIVERS THE QUAY, PL13 2BU | semi-detached | £452,585 | 2026-04-09 |
| 36 PORTBYHAN ROAD, PL13 2QN | detached | £447,500 | 2026-03-20 |
| 11A PORTBYHAN ROAD, PL13 2QN | detached | £285,000 | 2026-03-06 |
| 19 GOONREA, PL13 2PH | semi-detached | £247,000 | 2026-03-06 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
3 schools within 3 miles
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Looe Primary Academy | Primary | Not rated | 1.0 mi |
| Looe Community Academy | Secondary | Not rated | 1.1 mi |
| Duloe CofE VA Primary Academy | Primary | Not rated | 2.9 mi |
2 state primary and 1 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Skilled trades | 14.7% |
| Professional occupations | 14.3% |
| Elementary occupations | 13.2% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 12.0% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 11.4% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
25 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central PL13 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Cornwall's figures.
Common questions about PL13
What is the average house price in PL13?
The average sold price in Cornwall is £277,801 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in PL13?
Prices in Cornwall are up 3.7% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in PL13?
The median of 60 recorded sales around central PL13 in the last 2 years is £250,000, ranging from £70,000 to £945,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
How much crime is there in PL13?
25 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central PL13 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is PL13 at risk of flooding?
Central PL13 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is PL13 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: the median home sells for £250,000; the area sits in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 25 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is PL13 safe?
25 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central PL13 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? PL13 or PL23, PL13 or PL14, PL13 or PL22.
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