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PL15 9SJ

Orchard Close

Broadheath

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Detailed insights for PL15 9SJ

Overview

Postcode PL15 9SJ is located in a remote rural village, within the Broadheath ward of Torridge in the South West region, and forms part of the Shebbear, Cookworthy & Broadheath area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 39.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Shebbear, Cookworthy & Broadheath is £41,310 per year. The nearest station is Gunnislake, about 12.7 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
6.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Shebbear, Cookworthy & Broadheath has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,803 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Shebbear, Cookworthy & Broadheath has a low crime rate, with approximately 39.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.9%

Approximately 6.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Shebbear, Cookworthy & Broadheath is £41,310 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PL15 9SJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Shebbear, Cookworthy & Broadheath near PL15 9SJ 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 12.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
358
Population density
63.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.15(-34%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.32(-33%)
Other theft
3.24(-42%)
Burglary
3.24(+17%)
Public order
2.7(-59%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
349
97.49%
Other White
6
1.68%
Irish
2
0.56%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.28%
Total population: 358

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
57
19.86%
Level 4+ (Degree)
57
19.86%
No qualifications
53
18.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
15.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
11.5%
Total 16+ residents: 287

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
63
43.45%
Owns with a mortgage
48
33.1%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
12.41%
Other social rented
9
6.21%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.45%
Total households: 145

Property prices in Broadheath

Median price£299,950
Price per sq ft£284
Sales (last 12 months)43
Typical range (middle 50%)£255K – £405K

Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £299,950 (about £284 per square foot) in Broadheath area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £1,000,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Broadheath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached27£375,000£321
Semi-Detached9£230,000£244
Terraced5£180,500£274
Flats2£88,500£234

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Broadheath

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Broadheath.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£300,000£190,000£176,500
2017£308,975£225,000£143,500
2018£289,000£200,000£165,000
2019£310,000£227,500£187,500
2020£370,000£285,000£175,000
2021£360,000£240,000£135,000
2022£350,000£280,000£260,000
2023£422,000£241,250£222,000
2024£338,000£250,000£173,500
2025£372,500£264,975£180,500
2026£375,000£227,500£282,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Broadheath.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Broadheath.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£228£213£150
2017£239£234£200
2018£248£190£213
2019£276£209£209
2020£285£237£210
2021£281£212£209
2022£347£282£330
2023£345£278£300
2024£286£276£264
2025£340£261£274
2026£351£211£160
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Broadheath.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Broadheath in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 5 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL15 9SJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL15 9SJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Jul 202510, Crockers Way, Launceston, PL15 9TBSemi-DetachedFreehold£195,000
10 Apr 2026Highland, 11, Moorfield Road, Launceston, PL15 9SYDetachedFreehold£235,000
13 Mar 20268, Stanbury Close, Launceston, PL15 9TLDetachedFreehold£230,000
14 Nov 2025Ham Cottage, Launceston, PL15 9RTDetachedFreehold£375,000
09 Jul 2025St. Giles House, Launceston, PL15 9RTDetachedFreehold£550,000

Schools

In the PL15 9SJ postcode area, located within Shebbear, Cookworthy & Broadheath, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PL15 9SJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Giles-on-the-Heath Community SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Torridge district (2025-26).

Band A£1,653
Band B£1,928
Band C£2,204
Band D£2,479
Band E£3,030
Band F£3,581
Band G£4,132
Band H£4,958

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for PL15 9SJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Philip John Warden Hackett

Broadheath - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Stephen Ralph Gibson

Broadheath - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Geoffrey Cox

Torridge and Tavistock - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictTorridgeE07000046
Parliamentary ConstituencyTorridge and TavistockE14001552
WardBroadheathE05011921
ParishSt. Giles on the HeathE04003290
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Shebbear, Cookworthy & BroadheathE02004228
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Torridge 009AE01020286
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1984-02-01

Frequently asked questions about PL15 9SJ

Is PL15 9SJ (Shebbear, Cookworthy & Broadheath) safe?

The area around PL15 9SJ records about 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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, other theft and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near PL15 9SJ?

The median sale price around PL15 9SJ in Shebbear, Cookworthy & Broadheath is £299,950 (about £284 per square foot) based on 43 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PL15 9SJ?

There is 1 school close to PL15 9SJ, including St Giles-on-the-Heath Community School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around PL15 9SJ?

PL15 9SJ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,803 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PL15 9SJ (Shebbear, Cookworthy & Broadheath) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Torridge and Tavistock covering PL15 9SJ is Geoffrey Cox (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Philip John Warden Hackett (Independent) and Stephen Ralph Gibson (Conservative and Unionist Party).

Data Sources

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.