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Launceston

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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 78 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

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

3/10

Social housing

17.4%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Launceston Population

10,247

Population density

1,161.9 per km²

Demographics

British

9,284

90.57%

Other White

548

5.35%

Other

0.83%

Other Asian

0.62%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.37%

Total population: 10,251

Housing

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 130 recent sales, the median property price is £208,750 in Launceston area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £565,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	24	£362,500	£249,500	£283,750	£416,250	£515,500
Flats	26	£115,000	£57,250	£89,500	£143,125	£174,250
Semi-Detached	34	£237,250	£117,638	£195,000	£283,750	£359,450
Terraced	46	£195,500	£110,675	£165,000	£248,750	£358,750

10 years price trend in Launceston

All postcodes in Launceston

PL159LF

Penn Kernow

PL157AU

Carboth Lane

PL157DL

Highfield Park Road

PL157DX

Highfield Park Road

PL157FL

Carboth Lane

PL157LN

Trecarn Close

PL158DD

Cleaverfield Mews

PL158EW

Newport Square

PL158HF

North Street

PL158HY

Tredydan Road

PL159AA

Bounsall's Lane

PL159AN

Westgate Street

PL159AS

Bounsall's Lane

PL159EX

Tavistock Road

PL159LN

Blackbird Crescent

PL157AR

St Thomas Road

PL159HT

Landlake Road

PL158DB

St Thomas Road

PL158DH

Riverside

PL158DL

Dutson Road

PL158ED

Dutson Road

PL158EL

Dutson Road

PL158XQ

Mayne Close

PL159AB

Bounsall's Lane

PL159BW

Race Hill

PL159FQ

Govetts Field

PL159JP

Stourscombe Wood

PL159JU

Bluebell Way

PL159QN

Ridgegrove Hill

PL157HY

Moorland Road

PL159EW

Launceston

PL157EE

Quarry Crescent

PL158AU

Blindhole

PL158BE

Tower Street

PL158DN

Roydon Lane

PL158DS

Roydon Road

PL158EJ

Launceston

PL158EZ

Queen Elizabeth Road

PL158FN

Castle Street

PL159EZ

Southgate Street

PL159FU

Race Hill

PL159GX

Oakfield Drive

PL157HH

Woburn Road

PL158DU

Dutson Road

PL158EN

Newport Square

PL158HD

Duke Street

PL158PB

Wooda Lane

PL158XA

Blindhole

PL159AY

Southgate Street

PL159BN

Race Hill

PL159TT

Launceston

PL159DG

Trecarrell Close

PL159FD

Haye Common Drive

PL159FG

Scarne Side Grove

PL159JB

Little Woburn Close

PL159JY

Chestnut Drive

PL159LR

Hurdon Road

PL159QZ

Gregory's Meadow

PL157AS

Western Road

PL157FJ

Western Road

PL157GF

Launceston

PL158JD

Priory Park Road

PL158JF

Wooda Lane

PL159BL

Launceston

PL159GN

Chestnut Drive

PL159HN

Hurdon Road

PL159JZ

Chough Close

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail