Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

PL15 7BU House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

263

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 41,600 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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5/10
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4/10
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3/10
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5/10
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4/10
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4/10
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4/10
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6/10
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6/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British99.2%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences48
Anti-social behaviour6
Other crime4
Other theft4
Burglary3

school Local Schools

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St Catherine's CofE Primary School

Good242 pupils0.4 km
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Windmill Hill Academy

Good191 pupils0.8 km
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Launceston College

Good1376 pupils0.9 km
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St Stephens Community Academy

Outstanding240 pupils1.5 km
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Launceston Primary School

21 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Eagle House Hotel0.8 km
  • The White Hart Hotel0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Newmarket Inn0.9 km
  • Westgate Inn0.7 km
  • Launceston Football & Social Club0.7 km
restaurant

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
fastfood

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
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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