Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

PL15 7AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL15 7AL.

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Population

510

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 41,600 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL15 7AL represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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4/10
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4/10
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2/10
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4/10
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6/10
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4/10
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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 72% owner-occupation and average age 44, PL15 7AL has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

PL15 7AL is a safe, established residential area located 0.1km from Launceston in Launceston. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Launceston South ward and the North Cornwall constituency.

Within the PL15 district, this postcode is characterised by a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for PL15 7AL are sourced from Output Area E00095690 (shared with 20 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 7AL. The average age is 44.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.1%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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

PL15 7AL has low crime rates — 46 incidents 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 offences66
Anti-social behaviour29
Criminal damage and arson20
Other theft9
Public order8

school Local Schools

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Windmill Hill Academy

Good191 pupils0.3 km
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Launceston College

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

Good242 pupils0.9 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 Market0.3 km
  • Greenaways0.8 km
  • Launceston Foodbank0.7 km
  • Let's Get Naked0.2 km
  • Malcolm Barnecutt0.3 km
  • + 3 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

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

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Newmarket Inn0.3 km
  • Westgate Inn0.1 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • Buddhas Kitchen And Lounge0.3 km
  • Coffee Locker0.3 km
  • CoFo0.3 km
  • Costa Ltd0.2 km
  • Gateway Community Cafe0.2 km
  • + 19 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

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

4 nearby
  • Co-Operative0.4 km
  • Iceland Foods0.9 km
  • Marks And Spencer0.9 km
  • Tesco1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gunnislake16.7 km
  • Calstock18.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Westgate Street0.0 km
  • Westgate Street0.1 km
  • Westgate Street0.1 km
  • Museum0.4 km
  • Wooda Road0.4 km