Older, solid-walled homes
Looe has a large older stock (25% pre-1919). Budget for the things old houses need: repointing, chimney work, timber repairs and sorting out unsuitable modern coatings.
Source: VOA, Mar 2025
Surveyors · Looe, Cornwall
Surveyors in Looe
Surveys for Looe buyers, with Looe's own numbers: house prices, building age, flood zones and radon.
Our suggestion for Looe
Level 2 or Level 3, depending on age
Looe is a mix: Level 2 for newer homes, Level 3 for the older ones. For a pre-1919, listed, extended or altered home, choose a Level 3. For a conventional home in reasonable condition, a Level 2 is usually enough.
- 25% of homes in the 3 neighbourhoods where Looe homes sold were built before 1919.
- 104 listed buildings in and around Looe, 6 of them Grade I or II*.
Looe market snapshot
£262,500 was the middle price of the 106 Looe homes sold in 2025; that's up 1% on 2024's £260,000.
- Median price, 2025
- £262,500
- Sales, 2025
- 106
- Median vs 2024
- +1.0%
- Leasehold share
- 21%
- Residents, Census 2021
- 5,314
| Type | Median |
|---|---|
| detached | £370,000 |
| semi-detached | £267,500 |
| terraced | £235,000 |
| flat/maisonette | £195,000 |
Sales mix: detached 32%, terraced 27%, flat/maisonette 22%, semi-detached 19%. PL13. HM Land Registry, 2025, ONS built-up area. Residents: Looe built-up area, ONS Census 2021.
What to look out for when buying in Looe
Listed buildings
Historic England lists 104 buildings in and around Looe, including Church Of St Nicholas (Grade II*); Lantau (Grade II*); The Fisherman'S Arms (Grade II*). On a listed home, like-for-like repairs with traditional materials are the rule; your surveyor should flag anything that looks unconsented.
List entries: Church Of St Nicholas · Lantau · The Fisherman'S Arms
Source: Historic England
Conservation area
Conservation area here: Looe. If you plan changes, check with the council first: conservation area rules limit what you can do without permission.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk
Flood risk (rivers and sea)
7 of the 84 postcodes we checked (postcodes where homes sold in 2025) have their centre in Environment Agency Flood Zone 2 or 3, and 6 in Zone 3. Look up the exact property, not just the postcode, and get an insurance quote early.
Source: Environment Agency
Radon
The 1 km radon map square at the centre of Looe is class 5: an estimated 10 to 30% of homes are above the radon Action Level. 100% of the sold postcodes we checked fall in a radon Affected Area. Ask the seller for any radon test result, or test after you move in; remedies are usually straightforward.
Source: UKHSA/BGS
Mining and mundic
Cornwall's metal-mining history means conveyancers usually order a mining search, and concrete-block homes built before about 1950 may need a mundic test for a mortgage.
Source: UNESCO WHS; RICS
Ground and building stone
Under most of Looe the bedrock is mudstone, siltstone and sandstone (56%) and interbedded sandstone and conglomerate (44%). Locally the slates and shales are called killas; rubble-stone and slate-hung walls are typical, and soft stone and old mortar weather over time.
Source: BGS 625k
Coastal exposure
Being about 1.4 km from the coast, homes here take the weather; inspect pointing, render and roof fixings closely.
Source: Natural Earth
Leasehold flats
Leasehold made up 21% of Looe sales in 2025. Ask about years left on the lease, service charges and the sinking fund.
Source: HM Land Registry
When Looe's homes were built
Looe LSOAs with 2025 sales. VOA, Mar 2025.
Selling in Looe?
For Looe sellers, 2025 medians were detached £370,000, semi-detached £267,500, terraced £235,000, flat/maisonette £195,000. Every home is different, which is why our market appraisal is in person, and free.
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Places near Looe
- Polperro 5.3 km · £334,500
- Downderry 6.2 km · £350,000
- Menheniot 10.1 km · £266,000
- Liskeard 11.3 km · £220,000
- Dobwalls 12.4 km · £265,000
- Fowey 13 km · £435,000
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Looe survey questions
How much do houses cost in Looe?
Based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, 106 homes sold in Looe in 2025 with a median price of £262,500 (up 1% on 2024's £260,000). The most common type sold was detached (32% of sales).
Which survey do I need for a house in Looe?
We carry out RICS Level 2 and Level 3 surveys. Which you need depends on the age and type of the house. 25% of homes in the 3 neighbourhoods where Looe homes sold were built before 1919. 104 listed buildings in and around Looe, 6 of them Grade I or II*. Tell us the age and type of the house and we'll confirm.
Is Looe in a radon Affected Area?
For most of Looe, yes (100% of checked postcodes). At the centre, 10 to 30% of homes are estimated to exceed the Action Level (class 5).
Does Looe flood?
7 out of 84 checked Looe postcodes sit in Flood Zone 2 or 3, 6 of them in Zone 3. That's river and sea flooding; surface water is separate.
Do I need a mining search when buying in Looe?
Usually, yes. Mining searches are standard for Cornish purchases. Your conveyancer orders it; a mundic test is a separate check on pre-1950 concrete.
How do I get a survey quote in Looe?
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