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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 100 recent sales, the median property price is £217,475 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
Flats23£115,000
Semi-Detached34£233,750
Terraced29£200,000

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

PL159AQ

Windmill Hill Terrace

PL159FY

House Field Meadow

PL159GL

Launceston South

PL159LD

Launceston South

PL157AD

Westgate Street

PL157DP

Hendra Cottages

PL157HE

Hendra Vale

PL157HJ

Woburn Road

PL158AE

Broad Street

PL159QR

Launceston South

PL157DN

Moorland Road

PL157DW

Upper Chapel

PL159TR

Madford Lane

PL157AA

Westgate Street

PL159AH

Windmill Hill Terrace

PL157DA

St Johns Road

PL159EN

Okehampton Road

PL159LF

Tavistock Road

PL159AF

Windmill Hill

PL159DP

Southgate Street

PL159FH

Penhole Drive

PL159GY

Wheatfield Close

PL159LE

Tavistock Road

PL157AU

Western Road

PL157DX

Highfield Park Road

PL157LN

Trecarn Close

PL159AN

Belle Vue Terrace

PL157DL

Meadowside

PL157FL

Chapel Close

PL159AA

Bounsall's Lane

PL159AS

Mount Madford

PL159EX

Tamar View

PL159LN

Robin Drive

PL157AR

Western Road

PL159AB

Bounsalls Lane

PL159BW

Druckham Place

PL159HT

Landlake Road

PL159QN

Ridgegrove Hill

PL158DB

St Thomas Road

PL159FQ

Govetts Field

PL159JP

Stourscombe Wood

PL159JU

Bluebell Way

PL157EE

Quarry Crescent

PL158AU

Market Street

PL159EW

Okehampton Road

PL159EZ

Tavistock Road

PL157HY

Moorland Road

PL158BE

Northgate Place

PL159FU

Race Hill

PL159GX

Oakfield Drive

PL157HH

Woburn Road

PL159AY

Race Hill Terrace

PL159BN

Woodvale Terrace

PL159DG

Trecarrell Close

PL159JY

Robin Drive

PL158XA

Market Street

PL159FD

Haye Common Drive

PL159FG

Scarne Side Grove

PL159JB

Little Woburn Close

PL159LR

Hurdon Road

PL159QZ

Gregorys Meadow

PL159TT

Launceston South

PL157GF

Tresmarrow Meadow

PL159GN

Chestnut Drive

PL159HN

Hurdon Road

PL159JZ

Chough Close

PL157AS

Western Road

PL157FJ

Western Road

PL159BL

Trelawney Cottages

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.