Postcode PL15 8BG 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 98.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× 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 10.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Launceston Castle.
Launceston has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,253 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
Launceston has a high crime rate, with approximately 98.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 37.6% 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.
The average income per household in Launceston is £42,760 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 241 ft away from PL15 8BG.
Launceston near PL15 8BG 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 10.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Launceston Castle | Small | Walking directions to Launceston Castle |
| 0.4 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 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL15 8BG.
In the PL15 8BG postcode area, located within Launceston, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL15 8BG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | High Street, Cornwall, PL15 8ER | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | St Thomas Hill, Cornwall, PL15 8EG | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.2 mi | Budgens | Newport Square, Cornwall, PL15 8EW | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Dutson Road, Cornwall, PL15 8DU | Walking directions to Spar |
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 8BG, 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 8BG records about 98 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 8BG 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 8BG, including Windmill Hill Academy (Good), St Josephs School and St Stephens Community Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
PL15 8BG scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,253 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 8BG 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.