PL15 7BX is a safe, established residential area located 0.3km from Chapel in Cornwall. Administratively it sits within Launceston North & North Petherwin ward and the North Cornwall constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in PL15, PL15 7BX offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 82% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £360k.
Census 2021 statistics for PL15 7BX are sourced from Output Area E00095712 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PL15 7BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL15 7BX.
365
47
£ 42,600 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates PL15 7BX — age 47, 82% ownership, 17% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL15 7BX. The average age is 47.1. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 360,000
3 sales · Mean £ 287,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL15 7BX has low crime rates — 24 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Clover Market1.0 km
- Let's Get Naked0.9 km
- Malcolm Barnecutt1.0 km
- Westgate Butchers And Deli0.9 km
- Philip Warren0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Eagle House Hotel0.9 km
- The White Hart Hotel0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Westgate Inn0.8 km
- Launceston Football & Social Club0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Buddhas Kitchen And Lounge1.0 km
- Coffee Locker1.0 km
- Costa Ltd0.9 km
- Gateway Community Cafe0.9 km
- Kathmandu0.7 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Pizza Time1.0 km
- Sun Wah0.9 km
- The Launceston Fryer Fish And Pizza Bar0.9 km
- Yummies1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Operative0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gunnislake16.9 km
- Calstock19.0 km
Bus Stops
- Guinness Trust0.3 km
- Guinness Trust0.3 km
- Trecarn Close0.3 km
- Trecarn Close0.3 km
- Castle Meadows0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PL157BX · Data under Open Government Licence