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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

PL159BB

Race Hill

PL159EF

Hurdon Way

PL159HB

Tavistock Road

PL159HS

Hurdon Way

PL159TS

Kensey Court

PL157AP

Westgate Street

PL157BE

Launceston

PL157BP

Western Road

PL157DE

Castle Meadows

PL158AZ

Castle Street

PL158GZ

St Stephen's Hill

PL158JB

Wooda Lane

PL159AU

Windmill Lane

PL159DF

Trecarrell Close

PL159FE

Withnoe Way Close

PL159GG

Campion Close

PL159GW

Outerslip Drive

PL159QW

Ridgegrove Hill

PL157AZ

Dockey

PL158ER

High Street

PL158HH

Tredydan Road

PL159BU

Race Hill

PL159GQ

Blackthorn Close

PL159HD

Tavistock Road

PL159JD

Landlake Road

PL157BH

Western Road

PL158EF

Ridgegrove Lane

PL158HJ

Launceston

PL158HZ

Tredydan Road

PL158JE

Wooda Lane

PL159AD

Westgate Street

PL159DT

Kensey Court

PL159HG

Tavistock Road

PL159HU

Hurdon Way

PL157AB

Westgate Street

PL158HP

St Cuthbert Close

PL158LG

St Joseph's Road

PL158LQ

St Leonard's Road

PL158SE

Gendalls Way

PL159JQ

Dunheved Road

PL159JG

Dunheved Road

PL159LB

Launceston

PL159LQ

Gregory's Meadow

PL157DT

George Fox Close

PL157DJ

Chapel Park

PL158DY

Dutson Road

PL158EE

Ridgegrove Lane

PL158HS

Newport Square

PL158JU

Under Lane

PL159DX

Angel Hill

PL159HQ

Tavistock Road

PL159JX

Goldfinch Close

PL158BJ

Wooda Road

PL157FU

Pennygillam Way

PL157JR

Hendra Park

PL157NF

Hendra Gardens

PL158AQ

High Street

PL158BT

Dockacre Road

PL158QS

Tavistock Road

PL159AG

Dunheved Road

PL159ET

Tavistock Road

PL159FL

Dunheved Road

PL159FZ

Outerslip Drive

PL159GR

Cherry Way

PL159JT

Foxglove Close

PL159TQ

Exeter Street

PL157BQ

Western Road

PL157DD

St Johns Road

PL157DQ

Chapel Park

PL157PH

Bangors Road

PL158PA

Tredydan Road

PL159BH

Fair Park Close

PL159DY

Exeter Street

PL157DZ

Castle Meadows

PL157HX

Moorland Road

PL158AW

Church Street

PL158DT

Launceston

PL158FB

Cross Lanes

PL159BQ

Race Hill

PL159EB

Madford Lane

PL159GE

Launceston

PL158BA

Castle Street

PL158BD

Castle Street

PL158DG

Riverside

PL158EQ

Wooda Lane

PL158JX

Launceston

PL158HG

Launceston

PL158HL

Roydon Road

PL159AP

Windmill Hill

PL159BP

Launceston

PL159GF

Launceston

PL159HA

Broomhill Court

PL157AE

Dunheved Road

PL157AT

Carboth Lane

PL157BT

Chapel Park

PL157DF

Chapel Drive

PL157HL

Woburn Road

PL158FF

Beech Tree Close

PL158HA

Duke Street

PL158JN

St Leonard's Road