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Liskeard South & Dobwalls

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About

Liskeard South & Dobwalls ward lies in the eastern reaches of Cornwall, centred around the historic market town of Liskeard and the neighbouring village of Dobwalls. The area is characterised by a mix of residential neighbourhoods and surrounding agricultural land, with the A38 trunk road providing a major transport link through the landscape. The topography is gently rolling, typical of this part of the Cornish countryside, with wooded valleys and fields defining the outskirts of the communities.

The ward includes the southern sections of Liskeard town itself, along with the distinct settlement of Dobwalls to the west. A notable local feature is the Golitha Falls on the River Fowey, a series of cascades within a National Nature Reserve of ancient woodland. The area functions as a local service centre for surrounding rural parishes, with a focus on community facilities and daily needs rather than tourism, maintaining a quiet, residential character.

Area overview

On average Liskeard South & Dobwalls has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 100 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Liskeard South & Dobwalls is £41,671 per year. There are 5 schools in Liskeard South & Dobwalls: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Liskeard South & Dobwalls is home to around 7,354 people, with a population density of about 127.1 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
100
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
13.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Liskeard South & Dobwalls Population
7,354
Population density
127.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
53.98(+62%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.16(+49%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.5(+139%)
Public order
9.79(+50%)
Other theft
8.84(+57%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,086
96.37%
Other White
89
1.21%
Other
71
0.97%
Irish
25
0.34%
White and Asian (mixed)
14
0.19%
Total population: 7,353

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,663
27.01%
No qualifications
1,091
17.72%
Level 3 (A level)
1,079
17.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,054
17.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
666
10.82%
Total 16+ residents: 6,157

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,387
41.74%
Owns with a mortgage
773
23.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
402
12.1%
Social rents from council
301
9.06%
Other social rented
301
9.06%
Total households: 3,323

Property prices in Liskeard South & Dobwalls

Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £268,000 in Liskeard South & Dobwalls area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £735,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Liskeard South & Dobwalls 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 Liskeard South & Dobwalls over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached31£295,000
Flats5£100,000
Semi-Detached29£265,000
Terraced24£188,750

10 years median price trend in Liskeard South & Dobwalls

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Liskeard South & Dobwalls.

All postcodes in Liskeard South & Dobwalls

PL146BB

Lower Rowe Court

PL144LB

Old Station Road

PL144LH

Liskeard South & Dobwalls

Data Sources

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