Postcode PL15 8HS 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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 66.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Launceston is £42,760 per year. The nearest station is Gunnislake located about 10.8 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Launceston Castle.
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.
Launceston has a high crime rate, with approximately 66.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 36.6% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 120 ft away from PL15 8HS.
Launceston near PL15 8HS has high flood risk (more than 3.3% 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 67 recent sales, the median property price is £251,417 in Launceston North & North Petherwin area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £660,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £405,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £64,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £223,750 |
| Terraced | 20 | £183,000 |
10 year median price trend in Launceston North & North Petherwin
In the PL15 8HS postcode area, located within Launceston, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL15 8HS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Budgens | Newport Square, Cornwall, PL15 8EW | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.1 mi | Spar | Dutson Road, Cornwall, PL15 8DU | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | St Thomas Hill, Cornwall, PL15 8EG | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.