Postcode PL15 8DD is located in a rural town, within the Launceston North & North Petherwin ward of Cornwall in the South West region, and forms part of the Launceston area. It has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 67.5 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 10.8 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Launceston Castle.
Launceston has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,776 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
Launceston has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 67.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 60.1% 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 8DD.
Launceston near PL15 8DD 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 10.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Launceston Castle | Small | Walking directions to Launceston Castle |
Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £258,208 in Launceston North & North Petherwin area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £855,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 27 | £415,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £64,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £220,000 |
| Terraced | 22 | £190,000 |
10 year median price trend in Launceston North & North Petherwin
In the PL15 8DD postcode area, located within Launceston, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL15 8DD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Co-operative Food | St Thomas Hill, Cornwall, PL15 8EG | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Dutson Road, Cornwall, PL15 8DU | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Budgens | Newport Square, Cornwall, PL15 8EW | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | High Street, Cornwall, PL15 8ER | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.