PL15 7BE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Carboth Lane, 0.2km from Chapel in Launceston. Administratively it sits within Launceston South ward and the North Cornwall constituency.
For families considering a move, PL15 7BE represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for PL15 7BE are sourced from Output Area E00095692 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CARBOTH LANE, PL15 7BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARBOTH LANE, PL15 7BE.
338
49
£ 41,600 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
PL15 7BE is an established family neighbourhood — 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 49 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL15 7BE. The average age is 49.4. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL15 7BE has low crime rates — 18 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
St Catherine's CofE Primary School
Launceston College
Launceston Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Clover Market0.7 km
- Let's Get Naked0.6 km
- Malcolm Barnecutt0.7 km
- Westgate Butchers And Deli0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Eagle House Hotel0.7 km
- The White Hart Hotel0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Newmarket Inn0.7 km
- Westgate Inn0.5 km
- Launceston Football & Social Club0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Buddhas Kitchen And Lounge0.6 km
- Coffee Locker0.7 km
- CoFo0.7 km
- Costa Ltd0.6 km
- Gateway Community Cafe0.6 km
- + 20 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Francines0.7 km
- H Pizza Bites0.7 km
- Peking Chef0.7 km
- Pizza Time0.7 km
- Sun Wah0.6 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-Operative0.0 km
- Iceland Foods0.7 km
- Marks And Spencer0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gunnislake16.6 km
- Calstock18.7 km
Bus Stops
- Western Road0.1 km
- Western Road0.1 km
- Trecarn Close0.2 km
- Trecarn Close0.2 km
- Woburn Road Junction0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL157BE · Data under Open Government Licence