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PL15 7AS

Launceston South

Cornwall

England / South West / Cornwall / Launceston / Launceston South / PL15 7AS

Overview

Postcode PL15 7AS 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 75.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Launceston is £41,600 per year. The nearest station is Gunnislake located about 10.4 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is Coronation Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
2.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Launceston has a moderate 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

6/10

Launceston has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 75.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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

3/10

The average income of residents in Launceston is £41,600 per year.

Noise Level

High

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

Flood risk

No risk

Launceston near PL15 7AS 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

DistanceNameSize
0.4 miCoronation ParkSmall
0.1 miLaunceston CastleSmall
0.3 miWindmill Hill ParkSmall

Property prices in Launceston South

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £219,950 in Launceston South area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £565,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached20£317,500
Flats27£115,000
Semi-Detached24£260,000
Terraced30£200,000

10 years price trend in Launceston South

Schools

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

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

DistanceNameAddress
0.2 miThe Co-operative FoodHigh Street, Cornwall, PL15 8ER
0.2 miAsda ExpressWestern Road, Launceston, PL15 7AU
0.4 miThe Co-operative FoodSt Thomas Hill, Cornwall, PL15 8EG
0.5 miBudgensNewport Square, Cornwall, PL15 8EW
0.5 miSparDutson Road, Cornwall, PL15 8DU

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.