Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

GARFIELD VILLAS, PL15 7BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GARFIELD VILLAS, PL15 7BL.

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Population

322

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 41,600 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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1/10
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3/10
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2/10
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7/10
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8/10
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3/10
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2/10
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4/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 56% owner-occupation and average age 41, PL15 7BL has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £150k 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 7BL is a safe, established residential area on Garfield Villas, 0.2km from Launceston in Launceston. Administratively it sits within Launceston North & North Petherwin ward and the North Cornwall constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £150k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for PL15 7BL are sourced from Output Area E00095682 (shared with 24 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 7BL. 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

White / British96.3%
Asian / British Asian3.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 150,000

1 sales · Mean £ 150,000

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

PL15 7BL has low crime rates — 41 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 offences65
Anti-social behaviour26
Criminal damage and arson21
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 pupils1.3 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
hotel

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 Cafe0.3 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
  • Calstock18.9 km

Bus Stops

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