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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

PL159JG

Dunheved Road

PL159LB

Launceston South

PL157DJ

Meadowside

PL157DT

George Fox Close

PL159DX

Southgate Place

PL159HQ

Tavistock Road

PL159JX

Goldfinch Close

PL157JR

Hendra Park

PL157NF

Hendra Gardens

PL158BJ

Wooda Road

PL158BT

Ridgegrove Hill

PL158QS

Prouts Court

PL159AG

Windmill Hill

PL159ET

The Garth

PL159FL

Dunheved Road

PL159GR

Cherry Way

PL157FU

Pennygillam Way

PL158AQ

Broad Street

PL159FZ

Thorn Piece Walk

PL159JT

Foxglove Close

PL159TQ

Exeter Street

PL157DQ

Chapel Park

PL159BH

Shooting Park Cottages

PL157BQ

Western Road

PL157DD

St Johns Road

PL157PH

Bangors Road

PL159DY

Southgate Place

PL157DZ

Castle Meadows

PL157HX

Moorland Road

PL158AW

Church Street

PL159BQ

Race Hill

PL159EB

Madford Lane

PL159GE

Sundew Walk

PL158BA

Castle Street

PL159AP

Shilson Terrace

PL159BP

Bush Park

PL158BD

Northgate Street

PL159GF

Stourscombe Walk

PL159HA

Tavistock Road

PL157AE

Westgate Street

PL157AT

Western Road

PL157DF

Chapel Park Terrace

PL159GB

Buttercup Meadow

PL159TJ

Kensey Valley Meadow

PL157BT

Chapel Park Gardens

PL157HL

Woburn Road

PL159DJ

Hurdon Road

PL159EE

Manaton Drive

PL159ES

Tavistock Road

PL157DY

Highfield Park Road

PL158AP

Church Street

PL158AX

Tower Street

PL159JE

Dunheved Road

PL159TD

Chings Alley

PL157EQ

Cow Lard Close

PL159BY

Garcia Terrace

PL158AD

High Street

PL159BA

Race Hill

PL159JF

Dunheved Road

PL159LA

Kensey View

PL159AZ

Race Hill

PL159GH

Broomhill Court

PL157DG

Chapel Park

PL157DU

Summerhill Road

PL157DB

St Johns Road

PL158BB

Northgate Street

PL159DA

Hurdon Road

PL159DL

The Beeches

PL159DQ

Coronation Park

PL159JJ

Dunheved Road

PL159TN

Penn Kernow

PL157PF

Quarry Crescent

PL159GS

Barley Rise

PL157BL

Garfield Villas

PL157FB

Ferndale Terrace

PL158BH

Tower Street

PL159EL

Prouts Mews

PL159HP

Landlake Road

PL158BN

Dockacre Road

PL158EX

Newport Industrial Estate

PL159AW

Pennance Terrace

PL159GA

Cornflower Close

PL159GP

Chestnut Drive

PL159LW

Blackbird Crescent

PL157HN

Trevallyn Road

PL158BL

St Thomas Hill

PL159BS

Druckham Terrace

PL159HF

Tavistock Road

PL159NB

Kensey Valley Meadow

PL159DH

Southernhaye

PL159JA

Snowdrop Crescent

PL157HF

Hendra Vale

PL159BX

Pentire Villas

PL159DB

Hurdon Road

PL159HX

Hurdon Way

PL157DH

Ranch View

PL157FR

Chapel Drive

PL158AL

Broad Street

PL159AE

Windmill Hill

PL159AJ

Park Vue

Data Sources

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