Liskeard vs Looe
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Liskeard offers lower property prices by roughly 12%. Liskeard has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Liskeard
£273,493
Looe
£311,504
Crime Rate
Liskeard
61.5
Looe
62.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Liskeard
100.0%
Looe
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Liskeard
363.9
Looe
207
EPC Rating
Liskeard
66.2
Looe
66.2
Median Income
Liskeard
£27,819
Looe
£27,819
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Liskeard more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £273,493 versus £311,504 in Looe. The most affordable entry point in Liskeard is a flat at £142,639, while in Looe it is a flat at £203,550.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 30% pricier in Looe (£203,550 vs £142,639).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Liskeard prices grew faster — 43% vs 33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 61.5 offences per 1,000 people, Liskeard is the safer of the two – 1% lower than Looe's 62.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Liskeard is violent-crime, while in Looe it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestSchool quality data is not fully available for both Liskeard and Looe. Liskeard has 3 schools and Looe has 2 schools.
Liskeard School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Looe School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Liskeard | Looe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Liskeard enjoy 363.9 Mbps on average, while Looe lags behind at 207.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 85.9% of premises in Liskeard and 91.8% in Looe. Gigabit availability stands at 69.1% in Liskeard and 31.3% in Looe.
Liskeard is the faster of the two by 76% on average download speed (364 vs 207 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Liskeard is band C (score 66.2), ahead of Looe's band C (score 66.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,418 in Liskeard and £1,418 in Looe. 51.5% of homes in Liskeard have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in Looe.
Liskeard has more energy-efficient housing — 51.5% reach band C or above, vs 51.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Liskeard has a population of 10,901 while Looe has 5,314. Median household income is £27,819 in Liskeard and £27,819 in Looe. The median age is 47.6 in Liskeard and 47.6 in Looe. Employment rates stand at 53.3% in Liskeard and 53.3% in Looe.
| Indicator | Liskeard | Looe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,901 | 5,314 |
| Median Age | 47.6 | 47.6 |
| Median Household Income | £27,819 | £27,819 |
| Employment Rate | 53.3% | 53.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.2% | 66.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.6% | 30.6% |
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