Town comparison
Looe vs Lostwithiel
Which is better to live in? 10.1 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Looe wins on house prices with a 14% gap. Looe has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Looe
£311,504
Lostwithiel
£360,428
Crime Rate
Looe
62.3
Lostwithiel
62.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Looe
N/A
Lostwithiel
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Looe
207
Lostwithiel
129.1
EPC Rating
Looe
66.2
Lostwithiel
66.2
Median Income
Looe
£27,819
Lostwithiel
£27,819
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £311,504, Looe undercuts Lostwithiel (£360,428) by around 14% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Looe is a flat at £203,550, while in Lostwithiel it is a flat at £257,583.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 23% pricier in Lostwithiel (£515,286 vs £396,190).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Lostwithiel prices grew faster — 41% vs 33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestResidents of Looe experience less crime overall, with a rate of 62.3 per 1,000 versus 62.3 per 1,000 in Lostwithiel. The most common crime category in Looe is violent-crime, while in Lostwithiel 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 Looe and Lostwithiel. Looe has 2 schools and Lostwithiel has 2 schools.
Looe School Inspection Breakdown
Lostwithiel School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Looe | Lostwithiel |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Looe averages 207.0 Mbps – ahead of Lostwithiel's 129.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.8% of premises in Looe and 79% in Lostwithiel. Gigabit availability stands at 31.3% in Looe and 14.7% in Lostwithiel.
Looe is the faster of the two by 60% on average download speed (207 vs 129 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Looe leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 66.2 (C), while Lostwithiel averages 66.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,418 in Looe and £1,418 in Lostwithiel. 51.5% of homes in Looe have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in Lostwithiel.
Looe has more energy-efficient housing — 51.5% reach band C or above, vs 51.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £27,819 in Looe and £27,819 in Lostwithiel. The median age is 47.6 in Looe and 47.6 in Lostwithiel. Owner-occupancy is 66.2% in Looe versus 66.2% in Lostwithiel. Employment rates stand at 53.3% in Looe and 53.3% in Lostwithiel.
| Indicator | Looe | Lostwithiel |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,314 | 3,067 |
| 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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