Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

PL15 7BX House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

365

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 42,600 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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4/10
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5/10
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1/10
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8/10
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5/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences33
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft4
Other crime3
Burglary3

school Local Schools

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St Catherine's CofE Primary School

Good242 pupils0.3 km
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Windmill Hill Academy

Good191 pupils0.9 km
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Launceston College

Good1376 pupils1.0 km
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St Stephens Community Academy

Outstanding240 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Eagle House Hotel0.9 km
  • The White Hart Hotel0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Westgate Inn0.8 km
  • Launceston Football & Social Club0.6 km
restaurant

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
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Pizza Time1.0 km
  • Sun Wah0.9 km
  • The Launceston Fryer Fish And Pizza Bar0.9 km
  • Yummies1.0 km
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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