Postcode PL15 8BW 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 very high crime levels, with around 147.2 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.
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 very high crime rate, with approximately 147.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Launceston is £41,600 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PL15 8BW.
Launceston near PL15 8BW 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 10.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Coronation Park | Small | Walking directions to Coronation Park |
| 0.2 mi | Launceston Castle | Small | Walking directions to Launceston Castle |
| 0.4 mi | Windmill Hill Park | Small | Walking directions to Windmill Hill Park |
Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £222,500 in Launceston South area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £620,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £335,000 |
| Flats | 26 | £115,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £244,500 |
| Terraced | 35 | £200,000 |
10 year median price trend in Launceston South
In the PL15 8BW 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 8BW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Budgens | Newport Square, Cornwall, PL15 8EW | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Dutson Road, Cornwall, PL15 8DU | Walking directions to Spar |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.