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Liskeard

England / South West / Cornwall / Liskeard

About

Liskeard is a historic market town in southeast Cornwall, located near the border with Devon. The town sits on high ground above the River Looe valley, offering views of the surrounding countryside. It serves as a commercial hub for the local area, with a mix of independent shops, supermarkets, and weekly markets. The town centre features Georgian and Victorian architecture, including the 19th-century Guildhall and St Martin’s Church, which dates back to the 15th century.

Liskeard is well-connected by road and rail, with the A38 providing links to Plymouth and Bodmin. The town’s railway station is on the Cornish Main Line, offering services to Penzance and London. Nearby attractions include the Caradon Trail, a walking route through former mining areas, and the scenic Looe Valley. The area has a mix of residential neighborhoods, farmland, and woodland, with several parks and green spaces.

Area overview

On average Liskeard has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 132 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Liskeard is £36,000 per year. There are 2 schools in Liskeard: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
132
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
16.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Liskeard Population
5,941
Population density
1,748.4 per km²

Demographics

British
5,679
95.59%
Other White
111
1.87%
Other
39
0.66%
Irish
28
0.47%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
22
0.37%
Total population: 5,941

Housing

Owns outright
945
33.91%
Private landlord or letting agency
573
20.56%
Owns with a mortgage
534
19.16%
Social rents from council
439
15.75%
Other social rented
193
6.93%
Total households: 2,787

Property prices in Liskeard

Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Liskeard area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £735,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached17£296,787
Flats5£92,000
Semi-Detached12£260,000
Terraced35£180,000

10 years price trend in Liskeard

All postcodes in Liskeard

PL143HY

Culverland Park

PL143TL

Evely Court

PL144AT

Liskeard

PL144BG

Baytree Hill

PL144ED

Liskeard

PL144HZ

Lanchard Road

PL144JE

Garth Morcom

PL146AD

Barras Place

PL143LF

Luxstowe Drive

PL144HS

Doniert's Close

PL144JH

Grove Drive

PL146AB

Barras Street

PL146DH

Old Road

PL143DJ

Higher Lux Street

PL143AG

Castle Lane

PL143AP

Castle View

PL143BL

Bodgara Way

PL143LG

Cannon Terrace

PL144BZ

Station Road

PL144EG

Trevillis Park

PL144JJ

Allen Vale

PL144NU

Pavlova Close

PL146LZ

Henscol Vale

PL143GL

Greenbank Road

PL143JA

Fore Street

PL143JH

Market Street

PL143JY

Higher Lux Street

PL144BS

Russell Street

PL144DS

Station Road

PL144GB

Baytree Hill

PL144LN

Old Road

PL144RZ

Lanchard Lane

PL146BQ

Barras Cross

PL146DT

Old Road

PL146DY

Woodgate Road

PL146RH

Culverland Road

PL143AN

Castle Hill

PL143AQ

Church Place

PL144BL

Barn Street

PL144DD

Station Road

PL144EU

Meadow Park

PL144EW

Lanchard Road

PL144HA

Dean Hill

PL146AN

Culverland Road

PL146DJ

Old Road

PL143QN

Plymouth Road

PL144DY

Liskeard

PL144EY

Baytree Hill

PL144JT

Liskeard

PL146AJ

Barras Street

PL143HW

Barras Street

PL143QF

Liskeard

PL144JQ

Limes Lane

PL144AJ

Market Approach

PL144DL

Station Road

PL144EF

Joan Moffat Close

PL144TL

Old Station Road

PL146AA

Barras Street

PL143AX

Church Street

PL143BT

Bodgara Way

PL143EE

Higher Lux Street

PL144ES

Lawry Close

PL144PY

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Data Sources

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