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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

PL159HD

Tavistock Road

PL159TS

Kensey Valley Meadow

PL159DR

Dunheved Road

PL159EN

Okehampton Road

PL159HY

Hurdon Way

PL158BS

Angel Hill

PL157AG

Westgate Street

PL159DT

Kensey Court

PL159TG

Penworth Close

PL159LD

Launceston South

PL159AJ

Park Vue

PL158ER

High Street

PL157BH

Vancouver Place

PL158BH

Tower Street

PL159ER

Tavistock Road

PL159LR

Hurdon Road

PL159FH

Penhole Drive

PL158BX

St Thomas Road

PL157DH

Ranch View

PL157HE

Hendra Vale

PL159JD

Landlake Road

PL159TT

Launceston South

PL157DA

St Johns Road

PL159QR

Launceston South

PL157FL

Chapel Close

PL157DR

St Thomas Road

PL157DN

Moorland Road

PL159FE

Withnoe Way Close

PL157PF

Quarry Crescent

PL158BA

Castle Street

PL159EJ

Kensey Place

PL159JX

Goldfinch Close

PL159LN

Robin Drive

PL158DB

St Thomas Road

PL157BP

Western Terrace

PL159DG

Trecarrell Close

PL159GJ

Outer Slip Drive

PL157DL

Meadowside

PL158BQ

Tower Street

PL157JR

Hendra Park

PL159AE

Windmill Hill

PL158AB

Broad Street

PL157AW

Dockey

PL157BL

Garfield Villas

PL159TR

Madford Lane

PL157NF

Hendra Gardens

PL159GB

Buttercup Meadow

PL159DU

Southgate Close

PL157QA

Merchants Quay

PL158BL

St Thomas Hill

PL157BY

Chapel Flats

PL159DL

The Beeches

PL159AL

Park View

PL159TN

Penn Kernow

PL159AW

Pennance Terrace

PL159HB

Tavistock Road

PL159LQ

Gregory's Meadow

PL157DT

George Fox Close

PL157FR

Chapel Drive

PL157FJ

Western Road

PL158AE

Broad Street

PL158EP

Market Street

PL159GF

Stourscombe Walk

PL159DE

Trecarrell

PL159LF

Tavistock Road

PL159HA

Tavistock Road

PL159QZ

Gregorys Meadow

PL157DU

Summerhill Road

PL159GQ

Blackthorn Close

Data Sources

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