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Launceston

About

Launceston is a historic market town in eastern Cornwall, near the border with Devon. Known as the "gateway to Cornwall," it sits on the River Kynsey and is surrounded by rolling countryside. The town features a mix of medieval and Georgian architecture, with landmarks like Launceston Castle, a Norman motte-and-bailey fortress. The town centre has narrow streets lined with independent shops, cafes, and traditional pubs.

The area is well-connected, with the A30 providing easy access to both Cornwall and Devon. Nearby attractions include the Tamar Valley, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and the rugged Bodmin Moor. Launceston hosts regular markets and events, reflecting its long-standing role as a regional hub. The town offers a quieter pace compared to coastal destinations, with a focus on local heritage and community life.

Area overview

On average Launceston has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Launceston is £41,600 per year. There are 6 schools in Launceston: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
86
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
17.4%
Connectivity
N/A

All postcodes in Launceston

PL157FJ

Western Road

PL157AS

Western Road

PL157GF

Launceston

PL158JD

Priory Park Road

PL158JF

Wooda Lane

PL159BL

Launceston

PL159GN

Chestnut Drive

PL159HN

Hurdon Road

PL159JZ

Chough Close

PL157BJ

Western Road

PL157BN

Western Road

PL157HS

Dunheved Fields

PL158BG

Tower Street

PL158DX

Dutson Road

PL158EB

Dutson Road

PL158HR

St Stephen's Hill

PL159AT

Mount Wise

PL159DE

Trecarrell Close

PL159EJ

Launceston

PL159EQ

Angel Hill

PL159FJ

Scarne Lake Gardens

PL159GD

Campion Close

PL159FX

Launceston

PL159LP

Launceston

PL157AW

Dockey

PL157EF

Launceston

PL157HP

Western Road

PL157QA

Pennygillam Way

PL158BP

Dockacre Road

PL158XU

The Cleaves

PL159EP

Launceston

PL159FB

Dunheved Road

PL159HZ

Dunheved Road

PL157BU

Chapel Park

PL157BY

Chapel Close

PL158AA

High Street

PL158AR

Church Street

PL158BQ

Tower Street

PL158BW

Dockacre Road

PL158JR

St Mary's Road

PL158SD

Bickford Road

PL159DS

Windmill Hill

PL159EU

Tavistock Road

PL159JR

Dunheved Road

PL159TF

Penworth Close

PL159JH

Dunheved Road

PL158AB

Castle Dyke

PL158DE

Dockacre Road

PL158FE

Roydon Road

PL158RR

Roydon Road

PL158WL

Castle Street

PL159BJ

Race Hill

PL159HE

Tavistock Road

PL159HH

Landlake Road

PL157BZ

Chapel Park

PL157DR

St Thomas Road

PL158AT

Market Street

PL158AY

Castle Dyke

PL158BS

Angel Hill

PL158HN

Orchard Close

PL158JP

St Joseph's Road

PL159BD

Race Hill

PL159DR

Dunheved Road

PL159ER

Tavistock Road

PL159FW

Cornfield Drive

PL159GJ

Outerslip Drive

PL159HL

Blindhole

PL159HY

Hurdon Way

PL159LS

Hurdon Road

PL159AX

Windmill Lane

PL158JW

St Mary's Road

PL157HR

Western Road

PL158AG

High Street

PL158DQ

Priory Lane

PL158EP

Blindhole

PL158GY

Riverside

PL158HU

Riverside

PL158QB

Church Lea

PL158XJ

Plestin Close

PL159FA

Oak Moor Drive

PL159GZ

Penworth Close

PL159HJ

Tavistock Road

PL159JS

Foxglove Close

PL159TG

Penworth Close

PL157AG

Westgate Street

PL157BW

Western Road

PL157DS

Westgate Street

PL158BU

St Thomas Road

PL158EG

St Thomas Hill

PL158FG

Orchard Close

PL158HE

Duke Street

PL158JA

Tredydan Road

PL158JJ

Cross Lanes

PL159AL

Windmill Hill

PL159GT

Cornfield Drive

PL159TE

Southgate Street

PL158BX

St Thomas Hill

PL158DA

Newport Square

PL158HB

Hollies Close

PL159AR

Windmill Hill

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