Postcode PL15 7FB 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 48.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 43% 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 10.3 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.
Launceston has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,719 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.
Launceston has an average crime rate, with approximately 48.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 28.0% 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.
The average income per household in Launceston is £42,760 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 70 ft away from PL15 7FB.
Launceston near PL15 7FB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Gunnislake located about 10.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Coronation Park | Small | Walking directions to Coronation Park |
| 0.3 mi | Launceston Castle | Small | Walking directions to Launceston Castle |
| 0.3 mi | Windmill Hill Park | Small | Walking directions to Windmill Hill Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £339,000 | £275 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £230,000 | £255 |
| Terraced | 34 | £185,000 | £217 |
| Flats | 24 | £103,280 | £152 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL15 7FB.
In the PL15 7FB postcode area, located within Launceston, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL15 7FB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Asda Express | Western Road, Launceston, PL15 7AU | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | High Street, Cornwall, PL15 8ER | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
Annual council tax rates for Cornwall district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for PL15 7FB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Damon Dennis
Launceston South - Elected 1 May 2025
Ben Maguire
North Cornwall - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PL15 7FB records about 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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.
The median sale price around PL15 7FB in Launceston is £215,000 (about £226 per square foot) based on 107 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to PL15 7FB, including Windmill Hill Academy (Good), St Catherine's CofE Primary School (Good) and Launceston College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
PL15 7FB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,719 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for North Cornwall covering PL15 7FB is Ben Maguire (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Damon Dennis (Liberal Democrats).
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.