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Launceston North & North Petherwin

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About

The Launceston North & North Petherwin ward covers a large rural area in the far northeast of Cornwall, extending to the border with Devon. The landscape is characterised by rolling farmland, patches of woodland, and scattered hamlets. The ward includes the northern outskirts of the historic market town of Launceston, with its castle and steep, narrow streets, while the majority of its territory consists of agricultural parishes like North Petherwin and Werrington.

The area is defined by its network of narrow, hedge-lined lanes connecting isolated farmsteads and small villages. A notable local feature is the presence of the River Tamar's tributaries, such as the River Ottery, which meander through the valleys. The ward's economy remains closely tied to farming, and the community is served by local institutions like the village hall in North Petherwin, which acts as a social hub for the dispersed population.

Area overview

On average Launceston North & North Petherwin has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Launceston North & North Petherwin is £43,731 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). Launceston North & North Petherwin is home to around 6,941 people, with a population density of about 58.8 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
11.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.95(+36%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.36(-38%)
Other theft
9.08(+61%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.78(+20%)
Public order
5.62(-15%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,483
25.55%
No qualifications
1,146
19.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
957
16.49%
Level 3 (A level)
952
16.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
738
12.72%
Total 16+ residents: 5,804

Housing

Housing tenure

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 67 recent sales, the median property price is £251,417 in Launceston North & North Petherwin area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £660,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Launceston North & North Petherwin in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Launceston North & North Petherwin over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached26£405,000
Flats1£64,000
Semi-Detached20£223,750
Terraced20£183,000

10 years median price trend in Launceston North & North Petherwin

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Launceston North & North Petherwin.

All postcodes in Launceston North & North Petherwin

PL158HY

Tredydan Road

PL158RF

Launceston North & North Petherwin

PL159RE

Launceston North & North Petherwin

PL159TP

Trevoya Park

PL158DH

Riverside

PL158DL

Dutson Road

PL158PJ

Church Way

PL158XQ

Mayne Close

PL157FW

Barrabill Way

PL158EL

Newport Square

PL158RY

Launceston North & North Petherwin

PL158TN

Church Road

PL158DN

Roydon Road

PL158EZ

Queen Elizabeth Road

PL158TH

Rickmeadow

PL158TS

Launceston North & North Petherwin

PL158DS

Broad Park

PL158EJ

Campbell Cottages

PL158LH

Launceston North & North Petherwin

PL158PD

Menheniot Crescent

PL158RD

North Lane

PL157EX

Council Houses

PL158EN

Newport Square

PL158HD

Duke Street

PL158LW

Canns Cottage

PL158DU

Dutson Road

PL158PB

Foundry Gardens

PL158RA

Launceston North & North Petherwin

PL159SR

Launceston North & North Petherwin

PL158DZ

Dutson Road

PL158FD

Launceston North & North Petherwin

PL158JF

Ivydale Cottages

PL158QR

Launceston North & North Petherwin

PL157HB

Tor View

PL158JD

Priory Park Road

PL158RT

Launceston North & North Petherwin

PL159RF

Dorset Park

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.