A complete guide to property investment in Looe.
Last updated: 10 January 2026
Looe stands out for its steady property market, with capital growth over the past year of 0.7% and a three-year growth of 8.1%. The area’s annualised growth over three years of 2.6% suggests a market that favours long-term investors rather than those seeking rapid gains. Homes here typically spend 101 days before being sold, which points to moderate liquidity. Affordability is reasonable, with a price-to-income ratio of 5.6, and properties are generally owner-occupied, sitting in the 80th percentile for this metric.
Most homes sell with a median discount of £5,000 (the typical achieved discount), offering buyers some negotiation room. With a strong presence of older residents (in the 99th percentile for the 60+ age group) and a very low proportion of young families or students, the area’s demographic makeup is distinct.
Median price per sq ft
£313 / sq ft
Average rental yield
-
Capital growth (1y)
0.7%
Sales in past year
82
* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).
Live prices in Looe, South West
* Extreme prices clipped for legibility
Median price
£275,000
25% of properties below...
£180,000
75% of properties below...
£400,000
Most expensive property
£1,850,000
Live listings
141
Median days on market
101
Looking ahead, Looe’s market is likely to remain stable, with capital growth over one and three years of 0.7% and 8.1% indicating slow but steady appreciation. The days on market of 101 days and modest median discount of £5,000 (the typical achieved discount) suggest buyers can negotiate but shouldn’t expect quick deals.
Given the area’s high owner-occupancy and older demographic, turnover will probably stay low, and sharp price movements seem unlikely. Investors interested in buy-to-let can look to the rental yield of 4.1% in the top postcode district, but should be mindful of the limited pool of younger tenants. Overall, Looe presents a measured opportunity for those seeking stability over rapid returns.
Average yield (%)
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
Investment properties in Looe, South West

£145,000
3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
Sunrising, East Looe

£475,000
4 bedroom detached house for sale
Barbican Road, Looe, Cornwall, PL13

£90,000 - Guide Price
2 bedroom bungalow for sale
Millendreath Holiday Village, Mille...

£1,075,000
3 bedroom detached house for sale
Bay View Road, East Looe

£489,000
5 bedroom house for sale
Chapel Court, Shutta Road, East Loo...

£385,000 - Guide Price
4 bedroom link detached house for sale
Shutta Road, Looe, Cornwall, PL13
Typical discounts are limited but real — expect to achieve a reduction off asking.
• Median discount: £5,000
• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £15,000 below asking
• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £26,400 below asking
In percentage terms:
• Median discount of 2.0%
• 25% of properties discounted by > 4.4%
• 10% of properties discounted by > 5.2%
Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth
GeoGlider calculates property investment stats by blending official and proprietary datasets. Here's a quick overview of key sources and how we use them:
HM Land Registry: Property transaction and sold-price records for England & Wales used to calculate historical capital growth, price levels and comparables.
Office for National Statistics (ONS): Demographic and economic indicators for the UK, including Census 2021, supporting area profiling and market context.
Ordnance Survey: Authoritative UK geospatial data powering accurate boundaries, roads and terrain for mapping and spatial analysis.
GeoProp: Our proprietary AI pipeline that processes millions of property listings to extract rich features and live market signals.
Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities: Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) scores and property floor areas.
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC): Household income and employment data to understand local affordability and economic conditions.
Data is updated continuously, matched across sources and rigorously validated.