Area Analysis Cornwall, South West

PL15 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the PL15 postcode area.

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Population

21,022

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 37,560 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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7/10
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6/10
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1/10
workEmployment
6/10
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7/10
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3/10
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1/10
homeHome Ownership
6/10
trending_upInvestment
5/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 66% owner-occupation and average age 47, PL15 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £222k. Property prices are trending down 15.2% year-on-year.

home £222,004 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL15 is a postcode district in Cornwall, South West, covering 808 active and 197 retired postcodes.

The largest share of PL15 (28%) is characterised by a working countryside area — farms, fields and close-knit local communities, alongside a former rural industrial area with older, long-settled residents (13%). This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes PL15 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in PL15 are around £222k, down 15.2% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across PL15 at 114 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 47 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full PL15 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.1%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1086
Anti-social behaviour359
Other theft193
Criminal damage and arson183
Public order181

school Local Schools

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Trekenner Community Primary School

Good71 pupils
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South Petherwin Community Primary School

Good111 pupils
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Tregadillett Primary School

Good184 pupils
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St Giles-on-the-Heath Community School

Good103 pupils
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Launceston Primary School

21 pupils
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Devonport High School for Boys

Outstanding1269 pupils
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Launceston College

Good1376 pupils
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St Stephens Community Academy

Outstanding240 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Spar
  • Greenaways
  • Homeleigh Food Hall
  • Peter Cole
  • Philip Warren
  • + 12 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Poole Farm Bed And Breakfast
  • Collacott Farm
  • Coombeshead Farm Hotel Limited
  • Eagle House Hotel
  • The White Hart Hotel
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

43 nearby
  • Lanson Kebab House
  • Launceston Steam Railway
  • Liberty Coffee
  • LittleBakeHouse @ Launceston
  • Mrs J Colwill Food@Cowslip
  • + 38 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • B And M
  • Co-Operative
  • Iceland Foods
  • Marks And Spencer
  • Tesco
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • The Springer Spaniel
  • Werrington Cricket Club
  • Westgate Inn
  • Archer Arms
  • Colin Park Club
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Francines
  • H Pizza Bites
  • Peking Chef
  • Pizza Time
  • Sun Wah
  • + 3 more