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PL15 7AR

Western Road

Launceston South

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Overview

Postcode PL15 7AR is located in a rural town, within the Launceston South ward of Cornwall in the South West region, and forms part of the Launceston area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 72.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Launceston is £42,760 per year. The nearest station is Gunnislake, about 10.4 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Coronation Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
2.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Launceston has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,141 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Launceston has a high crime rate, with approximately 72.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.6%

Approximately 2.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Launceston is £42,760 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 11 ft away from PL15 7AR.

Flood risk

No risk

Launceston near PL15 7AR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Gunnislake located about 10.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PL15 7AR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miCoronation ParkSmallWalking directions to Coronation Park
0.1 miLaunceston CastleSmallWalking directions to Launceston Castle
0.3 miWindmill Hill ParkSmallWalking directions to Windmill Hill Park

Area Profile

Population
323
Population density
932.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.06(+14%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.39(+153%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.88(-14%)
Other theft
8.2(+46%)
Public order
2.93(-55%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
276
85.45%
Other White
20
6.19%
Other Asian
7
2.17%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
7
2.17%
Roma
5
1.55%
Total population: 323

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
71
25.54%
Level 3 (A level)
53
19.06%
No qualifications
46
16.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
44
15.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
13.67%
Total 16+ residents: 278

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
55
36.42%
Owns outright
46
30.46%
Owns with a mortgage
38
25.17%
Other forms of private rent
8
5.3%
Social rents from council
3
1.99%
Total households: 151

Property prices in Launceston South

Median price£215,000
Price per sq ft£226
Sales (last 12 months)107
Typical range (middle 50%)£134K – £283K

Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 (about £226 per square foot) in Launceston South area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £765,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Launceston South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached22£339,000£275
Semi-Detached27£230,000£255
Terraced34£185,000£217
Flats24£103,280£152

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Launceston South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Launceston South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£227,500£99,000£170,500£137,500
2017£254,000£82,950£181,000£170,000
2018£265,950£96,000£194,500£155,500
2019£264,975£86,970£190,000£150,000
2020£267,000£95,750£210,000£162,000
2021£317,000£105,000£217,475£187,500
2022£368,000£107,500£225,000£190,000
2023£328,000£120,000£240,500£202,000
2024£317,500£112,000£260,000£210,000
2025£334,000£120,000£225,000£185,000
2026£335,000£99,750£250,000£188,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Launceston South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Launceston South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£190£139£181£184
2017£206£130£201£198
2018£209£163£209£182
2019£210£157£196£199
2020£223£170£196£204
2021£232£150£228£221
2022£275£189£259£230
2023£267£214£275£257
2024£265£192£237£216
2025£276£179£249£226
2026£252£150£324£215
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Launceston South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Launceston South in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL15 7AR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL15 7AR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Apr 202610, Westgate Mews, Launceston, PL15 7AZFlatsLeasehold£60,000
09 Jan 202617, Westgate Mews, Launceston, PL15 7AZFlatsLeasehold£76,500
12 Sept 20255, Westgate Mews, Launceston, PL15 7AZFlatsLeasehold£85,000
02 May 202517, Westgate Mews, Launceston, PL15 7AZFlatsLeasehold£75,000
11 Sept 2025Ground Floor Flat, Madford Court, Madford Lane, Launceston, PL15 9EBFlatsLeasehold£50,000

Schools

In the PL15 7AR postcode area, located within Launceston, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PL15 7AR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryWindmill Hill AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miSecondaryLaunceston CollegeAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miNot applicableSt Josephs SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL15 7AR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PL15 7AR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miThe Co-operative FoodHigh Street, Cornwall, PL15 8ERWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.3 miAsda ExpressWestern Road, Launceston, PL15 7AUWalking directions to Asda Express
0.4 miThe Co-operative FoodSt Thomas Hill, Cornwall, PL15 8EGWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.4 miBudgensNewport Square, Cornwall, PL15 8EWWalking directions to Budgens
0.5 miSparDutson Road, Cornwall, PL15 8DUWalking directions to Spar

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cornwall district (2025-26).

Band A£1,640
Band B£1,913
Band C£2,187
Band D£2,460
Band E£3,007
Band F£3,553
Band G£4,100
Band H£4,920

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for PL15 7AR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Damon Dennis

Launceston South - Elected 1 May 2025

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Ben Maguire

North Cornwall - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictCornwallE06000052
Parliamentary ConstituencyNorth CornwallE14001385
WardLaunceston SouthE05013301
ParishLauncestonE04011466
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)LauncestonE02003935
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cornwall 005CE01018948
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PL15 7AR

Is PL15 7AR (Launceston) safe?

The area around PL15 7AR records about 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near PL15 7AR?

The median sale price around PL15 7AR in Launceston is £215,000 (about £226 per square foot) based on 107 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PL15 7AR?

There are 6 schools close to PL15 7AR, including Windmill Hill Academy (Good), Launceston College (Good) and St Josephs School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around PL15 7AR?

PL15 7AR scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,141 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PL15 7AR (Launceston) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North Cornwall covering PL15 7AR is Ben Maguire (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Damon Dennis (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.