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About

The Launceston area sits on the border between Cornwall and Devon, centred around its historic hilltop town. The surrounding landscape is characterised by rolling farmland, wooded river valleys, and granite moorland, with the River Kensey and River Tamar shaping the local geography. The town itself is dominated by the ruins of a Norman castle, a reminder of its former status as an important administrative centre.

Local agriculture focuses on livestock and dairy farming, with a network of small villages and hamlets scattered across the parishes. The area is known for its distinctive 'Launceston Pasties', which are traditionally made with a crimp along the top rather than the side. Traffic through the town often follows the old A30 route, which was once the main road into Cornwall before the construction of the modern bypass.

Area overview

On average Launceston has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Launceston is £42,760 per year. There are 6 schools in Launceston: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Launceston is home to around 10,247 people, with a population density of about 1,161.9 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
17.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Launceston Population
10,247
Population density
1,161.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.43(+30%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.32(-24%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.59(+32%)
Other theft
6.05(+7%)
Public order
4.98(-24%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,284
90.57%
Other White
548
5.35%
Other
85
0.83%
Other Asian
64
0.62%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
38
0.37%
Total population: 10,251

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,021
24.51%
No qualifications
1,553
18.83%
Level 3 (A level)
1,426
17.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,376
16.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,061
12.87%
Total 16+ residents: 8,247

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,359
30.62%
Owns with a mortgage
1,104
24.88%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,031
23.23%
Social rents from council
444
10%
Other social rented
347
7.82%
Total households: 4,438

Property prices in Launceston

Based on 129 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Launceston 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 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached22£342,500
Terraced45£170,000
Semi-Detached39£217,420
Flats23£115,000

10 years median price trend in Launceston

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Launceston.

All postcodes in Launceston

PL158HP

St Stephens Hill

PL157DZ

Castle Meadows

PL158BD

Northgate Street

PL157AS

Western Road

PL158HY

Tredydan Road

PL159EP

Hillpark

PL157HY

Moorland Road

PL157DG

Chapel Park

PL158HQ

Launceston North & North Petherwin

PL158GZ

Pendinnis Gardens

PL158LQ

St Leonards Road

PL159TQ

Exeter Street

PL157BY

Chapel Flats

PL159BQ

Race Hill

PL159HX

Hurdon Way

PL158JL

Cross Lanes

PL159TJ

Kensey Valley Meadow

PL158EA

Dutson Terrace

PL159FQ

Govetts Field

PL158BN

Dockacre Road

PL159GZ

Windmill Park

PL159JE

Dunheved Road

PL159HJ

Pendruccombe Gardens

PL159GG

Campion Close

PL157DA

St Johns Road

PL159NB

Kensey Valley Meadow

PL158EX

Newport Industrial Estate

PL158EJ

Campbell Cottages

PL158HS

Westbridge Road

PL158AE

Broad Street

PL159GJ

Outer Slip Drive

PL158BE

Northgate Place

PL158AL

Broad Street

PL157DJ

Meadowside

PL159AT

Mount Wise

PL159EB

Madford Lane

PL159GP

Chestnut Drive

PL159DX

Southgate Place

PL158HF

North Street

PL158AT

Church Stile

PL159AB

Bounsalls Lane

PL159FJ

Scarne Lake Gardens

PL159HH

Landlake Road

PL159LB

Launceston South

PL159LS

Hurdon Road

PL158US

Duke Street

PL159AY

Race Hill Terrace

PL157EQ

Cow Lard Close

PL158PB

Foundry Gardens

PL159AL

Park View

PL159HP

Landlake Road

PL158NQ

Prince Charles Close

PL159FY

House Field Meadow

PL158PA

Foundry Gardens

PL158JX

Launceston North & North Petherwin

PL158JJ

Cross Lanes

PL159TD

Chings Alley

PL158GA

The Mews

PL158EB

Higher Cleaverfield

PL157AG

Westgate Street

PL159JB

Little Woburn Close

PL159FE

Withnoe Way Close

PL157QA

Merchants Quay

PL159HN

Hurdon Road

PL157AB

Westgate Street

PL157JR

Hendra Park

PL158HH

Wooda Lane

PL157DS

Westgate Street

PL159BS

Druckham Terrace

PL159DU

Southgate Close

PL158DN

Roydon Road

PL158WL

Castle Street

PL158HN

St Stephens Hill

PL159DE

Trecarrell

PL158LG

St Josephs Road

PL159LE

Tavistock Road

PL159GN

Chestnut Drive

PL159AR

Overton Villas

PL158JT

Roydon Road

PL158XQ

Mayne Close

PL158DW

Roydon Road

PL159HG

Tavistock Road

PL159FL

Dunheved Road

PL159GW

Hay Crescent

PL157HS

Dunheved Fields

PL159HU

Hurdon Way

PL158HD

Duke Street

PL158AX

Tower Street

PL159HE

Tavistock Road

PL158HW

St Stephens Hill

PL159BX

Pentire Villas

PL159EW

Okehampton Road

PL158DY

Dutson Road

PL159HT

Landlake Road

PL159AD

Westgate Street

PL157BE

Carboth Lane

PL159DR

Dunheved Road

PL158JN

St Marys Road

PL159DY

Southgate Place

PL159AP

Shilson Terrace

Data Sources

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