Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

WESTGATE STREET, PL15 7AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTGATE STREET, PL15 7AD.

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Population

187

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 41,600 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL15 7AD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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3/10
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1/10
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3/10
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6/10
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9/10
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3/10
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2/10
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3/10
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1/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates PL15 7AD — age 45, 42% ownership, 51% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL15 7AD is a safe, established residential area on Westgate Street, 0.0km from Launceston in Launceston. Administratively it sits within Launceston South ward and the North Cornwall constituency.

For renters and young professionals, PL15 7AD offers residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. By day, the area transitions to a market squares character: traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 51% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £245k.

Census 2021 statistics for PL15 7AD are sourced from Output Area E00095687 (shared with 32 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL15 7AD. The average age is 45.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.5%
Asian / British Asian4.9%
Black / African / Caribbean2.2%
Other / Mixed5.4%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 245,000

2 sales · Mean £ 245,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around PL15 7AD is moderate at 53 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences82
Anti-social behaviour28
Criminal damage and arson24
Other theft12
Public order10

school Local Schools

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Windmill Hill Academy

Good191 pupils0.2 km
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Launceston College

Good1376 pupils0.7 km
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St Catherine's CofE Primary School

Good242 pupils1.0 km
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Launceston Primary School

21 pupils1.2 km
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St Stephens Community Academy

Outstanding240 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Clover Market0.2 km
  • Greenaways0.8 km
  • Launceston Foodbank0.6 km
  • Let's Get Naked0.1 km
  • Malcolm Barnecutt0.2 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Eagle House Hotel0.3 km
  • The White Hart Hotel0.1 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Newmarket Inn0.2 km
  • Westgate Inn0.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • Buddhas Kitchen And Lounge0.2 km
  • Coffee Locker0.2 km
  • CoFo0.2 km
  • Costa Ltd0.1 km
  • Gateway Community Cafe0.1 km
  • + 19 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Francines0.2 km
  • H Pizza Bites0.2 km
  • Peking Chef0.2 km
  • Pizza Time0.2 km
  • Sun Wah0.1 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Co-Operative0.5 km
  • Iceland Foods0.9 km
  • Marks And Spencer0.9 km
  • Tesco0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gunnislake16.7 km
  • Calstock18.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Westgate Street0.0 km
  • Westgate Street0.0 km
  • Westgate Street0.1 km
  • Museum0.3 km
  • Prouts Court Flats0.4 km