PL15 7BA is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km from Launceston in Launceston. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Launceston North & North Petherwin ward and the North Cornwall constituency.
The people who live in PL15 7BA are typical of 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. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for PL15 7BA are sourced from Output Area E00095682 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PL15 7BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL15 7BA.
322
41
£ 41,600 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL15 7BA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. PL15 7BA's 56% ownership and 41-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL15 7BA. The average age is 41.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL15 7BA has low crime rates — 37 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.
school Local Schools
Windmill Hill Academy
Launceston College
St Catherine's CofE Primary School
Launceston Primary School
St Stephens Community Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Clover Market0.3 km
- Greenaways0.8 km
- Launceston Foodbank0.7 km
- Let's Get Naked0.2 km
- Malcolm Barnecutt0.3 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Eagle House Hotel0.4 km
- The White Hart Hotel0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Newmarket Inn0.4 km
- Westgate Inn0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Buddhas Kitchen And Lounge0.3 km
- Coffee Locker0.3 km
- CoFo0.4 km
- Costa Ltd0.3 km
- Gateway Community Cafe0.3 km
- + 20 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Francines0.4 km
- H Pizza Bites0.4 km
- Peking Chef0.4 km
- Pizza Time0.3 km
- Sun Wah0.2 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-Operative0.4 km
- Iceland Foods0.9 km
- Marks And Spencer0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gunnislake16.8 km
- Calstock18.9 km
Bus Stops
- Westgate Street0.1 km
- Westgate Street0.1 km
- Westgate Street0.2 km
- Museum0.4 km
- Wooda Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: PL157BA · Data under Open Government Licence