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PL15 9LP

Launceston South

Cornwall

England / South West / Cornwall / Launceston / Launceston South / PL15 9LP

Overview

Postcode PL15 9LP 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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 92.7 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 9.8 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
93
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
35.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Launceston has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,523 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Launceston has a high crime rate, with approximately 92.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

35.4%

Approximately 35.4% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income of residents in Launceston is £41,600 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 295 ft away from PL15 9LP.

Flood risk

No risk

Launceston near PL15 9LP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Gunnislake located about 9.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Property prices in Launceston South

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £219,950 in Launceston South area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £565,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached20£317,500
Flats27£115,000
Semi-Detached24£260,000
Terraced30£200,000

10 years price trend in Launceston South

Schools

In the PL15 9LP postcode area, located within Launceston, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miSecondaryLaunceston CollegeAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Catherine's CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miPrimaryLaunceston Primary SchoolFree schools

Good

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.3 miM&S FoodhallHurdon Road, Cornwall, PL15 9DJ
0.3 miLidlHurdon Way, Cornwall, PL15 9HU
0.5 miAsda ExpressWestern Road, Launceston, PL15 7AU

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.