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Launceston North & North Petherwin

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About

Launceston North & North Petherwin is a rural ward in Cornwall, covering the northern outskirts of the historic market town of Launceston and extending into the surrounding countryside. The area includes small villages and hamlets such as North Petherwin, Tregadillett, and St. Stephens by Launceston. The landscape is characterised by rolling farmland, wooded valleys, and quiet lanes, with the River Kensey flowing through parts of the ward.

The ward has a mix of agricultural land and residential areas, with some light industry near Launceston. Local amenities include primary schools, village halls, and community pubs, serving both long-standing residents and newcomers. The area retains a strong connection to its agricultural roots, with farming playing a key role in the local economy. Launceston provides additional services, including shops and healthcare facilities, for those living in the ward.

Area overview

On average Launceston North & North Petherwin has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Launceston North & North Petherwin is £41,149 per year. There are 7 schools in Launceston North & North Petherwin: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
11.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Launceston North & North Petherwin Population
6,941
Population density
58.8 per km²

Demographics

British
6,596
95.03%
Other White
136
1.96%
Other
53
0.76%
Other Asian
30
0.43%
Irish
26
0.37%
Total population: 6,941

Housing

Owns outright
1,259
42.82%
Owns with a mortgage
664
22.59%
Private landlord or letting agency
523
17.79%
Social rents from council
272
9.25%
Other social rented
113
3.84%
Total households: 2,940

Property prices in Launceston North & North Petherwin

Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Launceston North & North Petherwin area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £855,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached26£397,500
Flats1£64,000
Semi-Detached24£213,750
Terraced17£195,000

10 years price trend in Launceston North & North Petherwin

All postcodes in Launceston North & North Petherwin

PL158PA

Tredydan Road

PL159RB

Camelford & Tresmeer

PL158FB

Cross Lanes

PL157HD

Dennis Gardens

PL158DT

Launceston

PL158XG

Pedlars Close

PL158DG

Riverside

PL158EQ

Wooda Lane

PL158HG

Launceston

PL158HL

Roydon Road

PL158JX

Launceston

PL158NX

Camelford & Tresmeer

PL158RE

Camelford & Tresmeer

PL157TA

Altarnun & Stoke Climsland

PL158FF

Beech Tree Close

PL158HA

Duke Street

PL158JN

St Leonard's Road

PL158NU

Poundstock & Kilkhampton

PL158RS

Camelford & Tresmeer

PL158SN

Under Lane

PL158TT

Camelford & Tresmeer

PL159QP

Ridgegrove Hill

PL158DR

Roydon Lane

PL158GW

Camelford & Tresmeer

PL158LE

St Mary's Road

PL158LY

Camelford & Tresmeer

PL158PZ

Mayna Parc

PL158TP

Church Road

PL159QS

Altarnun & Stoke Climsland

PL158DP

Roydon Lane

PL158GA

Hollies Road

PL158HT

West Bridge Road

PL159RD

Camelford & Tresmeer

PL158JT

Roydon Road

PL158FH

Hellescott Road

PL158LP

Camelford & Tresmeer

PL158LR

Camelford & Tresmeer

PL158SF

Brookside Close

PL158TJ

Altarnun & Stoke Climsland

PL158TQ

Milltown Gardens

PL158XN

Causley Close

PL159RW

Camelford & Tresmeer

PL158DW

Dutson Road

PL158HQ

Launceston

PL158HX

Wooda Lane

PL158LF

St Joseph's Road

PL158LL

Hellescott Road

PL158NA

Camelford & Tresmeer

PL158QG

Camelford & Tresmeer

PL158SY

Camelford & Tresmeer

PL157EN

Under Lane

PL157ET

Under Lane

PL157EY

Prouts Way

PL158DF

Newport Square

PL158DJ

Dutson Road

PL158FP

Riverside

PL158JL

Cross Lanes

PL158PN

Church Way

PL158PW

Camelford & Tresmeer

PL158SL

Under Lane

PL158ST

Well Meadow

PL158WJ

Church View

PL158XL

Causley Close

PL159RG

Braggs Hill

PL158FA

Pedlars Orchard

PL157FZ

Long Meadow

PL158LU

Camelford & Tresmeer

PL158NG

Roydon Close

PL158TL

Camelford & Tresmeer

PL157GA

Altarnun & Stoke Climsland

PL158BZ

Prince Charles Close

PL158FL

Camelford & Tresmeer

PL158HW

Mayne Close

PL158QZ

Church Lea

PL158SW

Altarnun & Stoke Climsland

PL158SZ

Camelford & Tresmeer

PL158TA

Camelford & Tresmeer

PL158US

Duke Street

PL158WH

Riverside

PL158XB

Hollies Close

PL159RJ

Underlane

PL159RP

Camelford & Tresmeer

PL157BX

Upper Chapel

PL157EG

Launceston

PL157EL

Altarnun & Stoke Climsland

PL158EA

Dutson Road

PL158GX

Riverside

PL158JZ

Altarnun & Stoke Climsland

PL158NH

Chapel Drive

PL158NN

Camelford & Tresmeer

PL158NP

Poundstock & Kilkhampton

PL158NQ

Prince Charles Close

PL158QE

Altarnun & Stoke Climsland

PL158QL

Roydon Close

PL159RR

Under Lane

PL158DD

Cleaverfield Mews

PL158EW

Newport Square

PL158HF

North Street

PL158HY

Tredydan Road

PL158RF

Camelford & Tresmeer
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.