Portloe is one of Cornwall's most perfectly preserved and unspoilt fishing villages — a tiny cove of just 142 people on the Roseland Peninsula. There are no gift shops, no amusements — just the boats, the cliff path and the Lugger Inn, one of Cornwall's most celebrated coastal pubs. The surrounding coastal path offers some of the finest clifftop walking on the peninsula.
The extraordinary St Just-in-Roseland Church, set in a subtropical garden beside a tidal creek (12 miles north), is considered one of the most beautiful churchyard settings in England. The Nare Hotel, a short walk from the village, is one of Cornwall's finest country house hotels.
Housing & Property Prices
HM Land RegistryAverage Price
£420,000
All property types
Detached
£615,000
Average sold price
Semi-detached
£375,000
Average sold price
Terraced
£305,000
Average sold price
Flat / Maisonette
£210,000
Average sold price
Annual Change
+3.4%
vs previous year
Schools & Ofsted Ratings
OfstedOutstanding
0
schools
Good
1
schools
Requires Improvement
0
schools
Inadequate
0
schools
- Good
Crime Statistics
Police.ukCrime Rate
6
per 1,000 residents
vs National Avg
Well below average
England & Wales
Most Common
Anti-social behaviour
crime category
Broadband & Connectivity
OfcomAverage Download
24 Mbps
median speed
Superfast Coverage
52%
30 Mbps+
Ultrafast Coverage
8%
100 Mbps+
Full Fibre (FTTP)
3%
premises
Health & NHS Access
NHS DigitalNearest GP Surgery
Tregony Surgery
4.8 miles away
NHS Trust
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
responsible trust
Nearest Hospital
Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro
12.4 miles
Environment & Green Space
DEFRA / ONSAir Quality Index
Good
annual average
Green Space
84%
of local area
Flood Risk
Low
Environment Agency
Transport & Connectivity
DfT / National RailNearest Station
Truro Railway Station
12.4 miles
To London
5h 00m
approx by rail
Nearest Motorway
A390
8.4 miles
Nearest Airport
Newquay Airport
28 miles
Portloe at a Glance — Area Scorecard
TownData.co.ukOverall
8.8
Excellent
Family Life
7.0
Very Good
Schools
7.0
Very Good
Transport
2.0
Poor
Nightlife
1.0
Poor
Value for Money
6.0
Good
Safety
10.0
Excellent
Green Space
10.0
Excellent
Scores calculated from official data sources including ONS, Police.uk, Ofsted and Ofcom. Rated out of 10.
Who is Portloe Good For?
TownData.co.ukFamilies
✅ Great for families
Commuters
❌ Poor transport links
Students
❌ Limited student life
Retirees
✅ Peaceful & well-served
Young Professionals
❌ Limited for young pros
First-Time Buyers
❌ High house prices
Outdoor Lovers
✅ Excellent green space
Nightlife Seekers
❌ Better options elsewhere
Things to Do & Local Attractions
VisitBritain- Portloe Cove & Working HarbourCornwall's most unspoilt fishing cove — lobster pots, working boats and not a gift shop in sight. Completely uncommercialised Cornish perfection.
- South West Coast PathThe coast path passes through Portloe with some of the finest clifftop walking in Cornwall — Nare Head and the Roseland cliffs are dramatic and rarely visited.
- The Nare HotelOne of Cornwall's finest country house hotels, a short walk from the village — private beach, outstanding restaurant and a spectacular coastal setting.
- St Just-in-Roseland Church12 miles north — a medieval church in a subtropical garden beside a tidal creek, described as one of the most beautiful churchyard settings in the world.
- The Lugger InnPortloe's only pub — a small, genuine Cornish local with outstanding views, excellent ales and the freshest crab sandwiches. One of the great coastal pub experiences in England.
Nearby Towns & Villages
ONS / Ordnance SurveyWeather & Climate
Met OfficeJan
7°C
Feb
7°C
Mar
9°C
Apr
11°C
May
14°C
Jun
17°C
Jul
19°C
Aug
19°C
Sep
16°C
Oct
12°C
Nov
9°C
Dec
7°C
Annual Rainfall
1080mm
mm per year
Sunshine Hours
1780 hrs
per year
Warmest Month
July/Aug
avg high 18°C
Coldest Month
January
avg low 5°C
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Portloe a nice place to live?
Portloe is a settlement in Cornwall. It has 100% of schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, average house prices of £420,000, and crime that is well below average the national average. Use the sections above to explore the full data profile.
What is the average house price in Portloe?
The average house price in Portloe is £420,000 according to HM Land Registry. This covers all property types. See the housing section above for a full breakdown by property type and annual price change.
Is Portloe safe to live in?
Portloe's crime rate is well below average the national average. See the crime section above for a full breakdown by category.
What are the schools like in Portloe?
100% of schools in Portloe are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. See the schools section above for a full list with individual Ofsted ratings.
How fast is broadband in Portloe?
Average broadband download speeds in Portloe are 24 Mbps according to Ofcom. See the broadband section above for superfast and full-fibre coverage figures.
Data sourced from official UK government datasets. All figures are for informational purposes only. TownData.co.uk is an independent website and is not affiliated with any government body.