PL15 7BU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.1km from Chapel in Launceston. Administratively it sits within Launceston South ward and the North Cornwall constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for PL15 7BU are sourced from Output Area E00095689 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PL15 7BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL15 7BU.
263
52
£ 41,600 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL15 7BU 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates PL15 7BU — age 52, 69% ownership, 15% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL15 7BU. The average age is 52.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL15 7BU has low crime rates — 27 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
St Catherine's CofE Primary School
Windmill Hill Academy
Launceston College
St Stephens Community Academy
Launceston Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Clover Market0.8 km
- Let's Get Naked0.8 km
- Malcolm Barnecutt0.8 km
- Westgate Butchers And Deli0.8 km
- Philip Warren0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Eagle House Hotel0.8 km
- The White Hart Hotel0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Newmarket Inn0.9 km
- Westgate Inn0.7 km
- Launceston Football & Social Club0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Buddhas Kitchen And Lounge0.8 km
- Coffee Locker0.8 km
- CoFo0.9 km
- Costa Ltd0.8 km
- Gateway Community Cafe0.8 km
- + 18 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Francines0.9 km
- H Pizza Bites0.9 km
- Peking Chef0.9 km
- Pizza Time0.9 km
- Sun Wah0.8 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Operative0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gunnislake16.9 km
- Calstock19.0 km
Bus Stops
- Trecarn Close0.2 km
- Trecarn Close0.2 km
- Castle Meadows0.3 km
- Castle Meadows0.3 km
- Western Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: PL157BU · Data under Open Government Licence