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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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 89 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
89
Deprivation level
7/10
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
52.15(+56%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.96(0%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.63(+64%)
Other theft
7.69(+37%)
Public order
6.43(-2%)
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 99 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 in Launceston South area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £765,000.

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
Detached16£339,000
Flats22£116,125
Semi-Detached33£222,500
Terraced28£185,000

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

PL157DF

Chapel Park Terrace

PL158EG

Station Road

PL158BN

Dockacre Road

PL157DX

Highfield Park Road

PL158AU

Market Street

PL158AQ

Broad Street

PL159BU

Alexandra Terrace

PL157HX

Moorland Road

PL159BY

Garcia Terrace

PL159HJ

Pendruccombe Gardens

PL159JR

Dunheved Road

PL159BJ

Trelawney Cottages

PL157AS

Western Road

PL159DN

Fair Park Close

PL157GF

Tresmarrow Meadow

PL159BB

Race Hill

PL157AB

Westgate Street

PL159JH

Dunheved Road

PL157DE

St Johns Road

PL158FN

Otho Place

PL159EL

Prouts Mews

PL159BX

Pentire Villas

PL158AW

Church Street

PL157EQ

Cow Lard Close

PL159HZ

Badash Cottages

PL159BH

Shooting Park Cottages

PL158AA

Broad Street

PL157LN

Trecarn Close

PL159EU

Tamar Terrace

PL158AY

Castle Dyke

PL159FY

House Field Meadow

PL158BG

Tower Street

PL159DS

Windmill Hill

PL159FB

Dunheved Road

PL159BL

Trelawney Cottages

PL159AN

Belle Vue Terrace

PL157FB

Ferndale Terrace

PL157BT

Chapel Park Gardens

PL157AU

Western Road

PL159AX

Clarence Terrace

PL158BB

Northgate Street

PL159QW

Monks Park

PL159JY

Robin Drive

PL159FL

Dunheved Road

PL159JJ

Dunheved Road

PL157HJ

Woburn Road

PL159HF

Tavistock Road

PL158BD

Northgate Street

PL159DJ

Hurdon Road

PL158DE

Dockacre Road

PL159HS

Scarne Industrial Estate

PL159HH

Landlake Road

PL159GW

Hay Crescent

PL157AR

Western Road

PL159FX

Slip Marsh Walk

PL159DX

Southgate Place

PL157BU

Chapel Park

PL157BQ

Western Road

PL157PH

Bangors Road

PL157HP

Western Road

PL159DP

Southgate Street

PL159HE

Tavistock Road

PL158AD

High Street

PL157AD

Westgate Street

PL159FG

Scarne Side Grove

PL159AH

Windmill Hill Terrace

PL159FZ

Thorn Piece Walk

PL159BD

Race Hill

PL159EB

Madford Lane

PL157BN

Fairfax Place

PL159DB

Hurdon Road

PL159JP

Stourscombe Wood

PL159AR

Overton Villas

PL158AL

Broad Street

PL159FA

Oak Moor Drive

PL157AP

Westgate Terrace

PL159LE

Tavistock Road

PL159AT

Mount Wise

PL157HR

Western Road

PL159GZ

Windmill Park

PL159ET

The Garth

PL159AP

Shilson Terrace

PL158BE

Northgate Place

PL157AZ

Westgate Mews

PL159DQ

Coronation Park

PL159JF

Dunheved Road

PL159GD

Honeysuckle Gardens

PL159BQ

Race Hill

PL159TE

Chings Court

PL158BJ

Wooda Road

PL157AE

Westgate Street

PL159EE

Manaton Drive

PL159JE

Dunheved Road

PL157FU

Pennygillam Way

PL159GE

Sundew Walk

PL159EP

Hillpark

PL159JU

Bluebell Way

PL157HS

Dunheved Fields

PL158WL

Castle Street

PL159EX

Tamar View

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.