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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 80 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 of residents 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
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
80
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

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

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 110 recent sales, the median property price is £221,250 in Launceston South area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £620,000.

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
Detached21£340,000
Flats26£115,000
Semi-Detached31£242,000
Terraced32£193,000

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

PL157DS

Westgate Street

PL159AL

Park View

PL159GT

Cornfield Drive

PL157BW

Western Road

PL158EG

Station Road

PL157AG

Westgate Street

PL159BB

Race Hill

PL159EF

Kit Hill View

PL158BX

St Thomas Road

PL159TS

Kensey Valley Meadow

PL159HB

Tavistock Road

PL159AR

Overton Villas

PL159TE

Chings Court

PL159HS

Scarne Industrial Estate

PL157BE

Carboth Lane

PL159QW

Monks Park

PL159DF

Trecarrell

PL157AP

Westgate Terrace

PL159GG

Campion Close

PL158AZ

Castle Street

PL157BP

Western Terrace

PL157DE

St Johns Road

PL159AU

Windmill Lane

PL159FE

Withnoe Way Close

PL159GW

Hay Crescent

PL158ER

High Street

PL159GQ

Blackthorn Close

PL159HD

Tavistock Road

PL157AZ

Westgate Mews

PL159JD

Landlake Road

PL159BU

Alexandra Terrace

PL157BH

Vancouver Place

PL159DT

Kensey Court

PL159HG

Tavistock Road

PL159AD

Westgate Street

PL159HU

Hurdon Way

PL159JQ

Dunheved Road

PL159JG

Dunheved Road

PL157AB

Westgate Street

PL159LQ

Gregory's Meadow

PL159LB

Launceston South

PL159DX

Southgate Place

PL159JX

Goldfinch Close

PL159HQ

Tavistock Road

PL157DJ

Meadowside

PL157DT

George Fox Close

PL158BT

Ridgegrove Hill

PL158QS

Prouts Court

PL159ET

The Garth

PL159GR

Cherry Way

PL157JR

Hendra Park

PL157NF

Hendra Gardens

PL158BJ

Wooda Road

PL159AG

Windmill Hill

PL159FL

Dunheved Road

PL157FU

Pennygillam Way

PL159JT

Foxglove Close

PL159TQ

Exeter Street

PL159FZ

Thorn Piece Walk

PL158AQ

Broad Street

PL157DQ

Chapel Park

PL159BH

Shooting Park Cottages

PL157BQ

Western Road

PL159DY

Southgate Place

PL157PH

Bangors Road

PL157DD

St Johns Road

PL157DZ

Castle Meadows

PL157HX

Moorland Road

PL158AW

Church Street

PL159GE

Sundew Walk

PL159BQ

Race Hill

PL159EB

Madford Lane

PL158BA

Castle Street

PL159AP

Shilson Terrace

PL159BP

Bush Park

PL158BD

Northgate Street

PL159GF

Stourscombe Walk

PL159HA

Tavistock Road

PL159TJ

Kensey Valley Meadow

PL157AE

Westgate Street

PL157AT

Western Road

PL157DF

Chapel Park Terrace

PL159GB

Buttercup Meadow

PL159EE

Manaton Drive

PL157HL

Woburn Road

PL157BT

Chapel Park Gardens

PL159DJ

Hurdon Road

PL159ES

Tavistock Road

PL158AP

Church Street

PL158AX

Tower Street

PL159JE

Dunheved Road

PL157DY

Highfield Park Road

PL159TD

Chings Alley

PL159JF

Dunheved Road

PL157EQ

Cow Lard Close

PL159BY

Garcia Terrace

PL159GH

Broomhill Court

PL158AD

High Street

PL159LA

Kensey View

PL159BA

Race Hill

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/12/2025.