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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

PL159AZ

Race Hill

PL159EF

Kit Hill View

PL158AR

Church Street

PL159GP

Chestnut Drive

PL159TJ

Kensey Valley Meadow

PL159NB

Kensey Valley Meadow

PL159HX

Hurdon Way

PL159AG

Windmill Hill

PL159LB

Launceston South

PL159GG

Campion Close

PL159JA

Snowdrop Crescent

PL157BE

Carboth Lane

PL157DG

Chapel Park

PL159HN

Hurdon Road

PL157DP

Hendra Cottages

PL159FQ

Govetts Field

PL159EZ

Tavistock Road

PL159BN

Woodvale Terrace

PL157DJ

Meadowside

PL159DY

Southgate Place

PL159GL

Launceston South

PL159TD

Chings Alley

PL159GA

Cornflower Close

PL157DB

St Johns Road

PL157BW

Western Road

PL159BA

Race Hill

PL159BS

Druckham Terrace

PL159FU

Race Hill

PL159AS

Mount Madford

PL158BP

The Walk

PL159AY

Race Hill Terrace

PL159DA

Hurdon Road

PL159BP

Bush Park

PL159GR

Cherry Way

PL159GY

Wheatfield Close

PL159JT

Foxglove Close

PL159HG

Tavistock Road

PL159EQ

Exeter Street

PL157BZ

Chapel Park Villas

PL159LA

Kensey View

PL158AX

Tower Street

PL159DF

Trecarrell

PL157DW

Upper Chapel

PL158QS

Prouts Court

PL157DQ

Chapel Park

PL159JS

Snowdrop Crescent

PL159GT

Cornfield Drive

PL159GX

Oakfield Drive

PL157HF

Hendra Vale

PL157DD

St Johns Road

PL159JG

Dunheved Road

PL157HY

Moorland Road

PL159EW

Okehampton Road

PL159AF

Windmill Hill

PL157HH

Woburn Road

PL157EE

Quarry Crescent

PL159JZ

Chough Close

PL159HU

Hurdon Way

PL157DY

Highfield Park Road

PL159FJ

Scarne Lake Gardens

PL157DZ

Castle Meadows

PL159BW

Druckham Place

PL159JQ

Dunheved Road

PL159HQ

Tavistock Road

PL159GH

Broomhill Court

PL159DH

Southernhaye

PL159FW

Long Field Road

PL159LP

Launceston South

PL158EX

Newport Industrial Estate

PL157HN

Trevallyn Road

PL157DS

Westgate Street

PL159GN

Chestnut Drive

PL159AQ

Windmill Hill Terrace

PL157HL

Woburn Road

PL158XA

Market Street

PL159AD

Westgate Street

PL159AA

Bounsall's Lane

PL158BT

Ridgegrove Hill

PL159TQ

Exeter Street

PL159AB

Bounsalls Lane

PL159QN

Ridgegrove Hill

PL157BJ

Western Road

PL159GS

Barley Rise

PL157AT

Western Road

PL159ES

Tavistock Road

PL158AP

Church Street

PL157EF

Hawks Tor

PL159HP

Landlake Road

PL159LW

Blackbird Crescent

PL159JB

Little Woburn Close

PL159HL

Blind Hole

PL158BW

Dockacre Road

PL158AT

Church Stile

PL159LS

Hurdon Road

PL159HT

Landlake Road

PL157AA

Westgate Street

PL159FD

Haye Common Drive

PL159TF

Windmill Hill

PL159AU

Windmill Lane

PL158AZ

Castle Street

Data Sources

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