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Launceston South

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About

Launceston South ward encompasses the historic core of the town, centred around the Norman castle and St Mary Magdalene Church. The area includes the main commercial streets with a mix of independent shops and services, alongside residential neighbourhoods of Victorian terraces and more modern housing developments. The landscape is defined by the steep valley of the River Kensey, which carves through the southern part of the ward, creating a distinct topography.

The ward contains the Lawrence House Museum, a Georgian townhouse that details local history. Residential areas extend southwards, featuring estates built throughout the 20th century, with some properties offering views across the surrounding rural countryside. The geography is characterised by the river's course and the main road corridors that connect the town to the rest of Cornwall and across the border into Devon.

Area overview

On average Launceston South has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Launceston South is £42,760 per year. There are 4 schools in Launceston South: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Launceston South is home to around 7,152 people, with a population density of about 1,106.8 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
84
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
16.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Launceston South Population
7,152
Population density
1,106.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.78(+51%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.8(+5%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.81(+35%)
Other theft
7.27(+29%)
Public order
6.57(0%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,399
89.56%
Other White
463
6.48%
Other
54
0.76%
Other Asian
40
0.56%
Chinese
30
0.42%
Total population: 7,145

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,479
25.81%
No qualifications
1,015
17.71%
Level 3 (A level)
1,010
17.63%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
941
16.42%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
717
12.51%
Total 16+ residents: 5,730

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
955
30.38%
Owns with a mortgage
824
26.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
770
24.5%
Other social rented
272
8.65%
Social rents from council
218
6.94%
Total households: 3,143

Property prices in Launceston South

Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 in Launceston South area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £488,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Launceston South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached14£335,000
Flats26£116,250
Semi-Detached36£233,750
Terraced30£207,500

10 years median price trend in Launceston South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Launceston South.

All postcodes in Launceston South

PL159DU

Southgate Close

PL159DN

Fair Park Close

PL158FN

Otho Place

PL157HS

Dunheved Fields

PL159AT

Mount Wise

PL159EJ

Kensey Place

PL159EQ

Exeter Street

PL159FX

Slip Marsh Walk

PL159GD

Honeysuckle Gardens

PL159LP

Launceston South

PL157BJ

Western Road

PL157BN

Fairfax Place

PL158BG

Tower Street

PL159DE

Trecarrell

PL159FJ

Scarne Lake Gardens

PL157AW

Dockey

PL158BP

The Walk

PL159FB

Dunheved Road

PL159HZ

Badash Cottages

PL157EF

Hawks Tor

PL157HP

Western Road

PL159EP

Hillpark

PL157QA

Merchants Quay

PL157BU

Chapel Park

PL159EU

Tamar Terrace

PL159JR

Dunheved Road

PL157BY

Chapel Flats

PL158AA

Broad Street

PL158AR

Church Street

PL158BQ

Tower Street

PL158BW

Dockacre Road

PL159DS

Windmill Hill

PL159TF

Windmill Hill

PL158AB

Broad Street

PL159JH

Dunheved Road

PL158WL

Castle Street

PL159BJ

Trelawney Cottages

PL159HE

Tavistock Road

PL159HH

Landlake Road

PL158DE

Dockacre Road

PL157BZ

Chapel Park Villas

PL157DR

St Thomas Road

PL158AT

Church Stile

PL158AY

Castle Dyke

PL159GJ

Outer Slip Drive

PL159HL

Blind Hole

PL159HY

Hurdon Way

PL159LS

Hurdon Road

PL158BS

Angel Hill

PL159BD

Race Hill

PL159DR

Dunheved Road

PL159ER

Tavistock Road

PL159FW

Long Field Road

PL159AX

Clarence Terrace

PL159FA

Oak Moor Drive

PL159TG

Penworth Close

PL157HR

Western Road

PL158EP

Market Street

PL159GZ

Windmill Park

PL159HJ

Pendruccombe Gardens

PL159JS

Snowdrop Crescent

PL157DS

Westgate Street

PL159AL

Park View

PL159GT

Cornfield Drive

PL157AG

Westgate Street

PL157BW

Western Road

PL158EG

Station Road

PL158BX

St Thomas Road

PL159BB

Race Hill

PL159EF

Kit Hill View

PL159HB

Tavistock Road

PL159TS

Kensey Valley Meadow

PL159AR

Overton Villas

PL159HS

Scarne Industrial Estate

PL159TE

Chings Court

PL157AP

Westgate Terrace

PL157BP

Western Terrace

PL157DE

St Johns Road

PL158AZ

Castle Street

PL159AU

Windmill Lane

PL159FE

Withnoe Way Close

PL159GG

Campion Close

PL159GW

Hay Crescent

PL157BE

Carboth Lane

PL159DF

Trecarrell

PL159QW

Monks Park

PL158ER

High Street

PL159GQ

Blackthorn Close

PL159HD

Tavistock Road

PL157AZ

Westgate Mews

PL159BU

Alexandra Terrace

PL159JD

Landlake Road

PL157BH

Vancouver Place

PL159AD

Westgate Street

PL159DT

Kensey Court

PL159HG

Tavistock Road

PL159HU

Hurdon Way

PL157AB

Westgate Street

PL159JQ

Dunheved Road

PL159LQ

Gregory's Meadow

Data Sources

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