PL15 7DA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on St Johns Road, 0.4km from Chapel in Launceston. Administratively it sits within Launceston South ward and the North Cornwall constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £202k, up 12.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PL15 7DA are sourced from Output Area E00095695 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST JOHNS ROAD, PL15 7DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST JOHNS ROAD, PL15 7DA.
278
49
£ 41,600 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL15 7DA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
PL15 7DA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 82% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £202k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 12.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL15 7DA. The average age is 48.8. 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, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 180,000
3 sales · Mean £ 195,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL15 7DA has low crime rates — 26 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
Launceston College
Windmill Hill Academy
Launceston Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Clover Market0.9 km
- Let's Get Naked0.8 km
- Malcolm Barnecutt0.9 km
- Westgate Butchers And Deli0.8 km
- Philip Warren0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Eagle House Hotel1.0 km
- The White Hart Hotel0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Newmarket Inn0.9 km
- Westgate Inn0.7 km
- Launceston Football & Social Club0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Buddhas Kitchen And Lounge0.9 km
- Coffee Locker0.9 km
- CoFo0.9 km
- Costa Ltd0.9 km
- Gateway Community Cafe0.9 km
- + 18 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Francines0.9 km
- H Pizza Bites1.0 km
- Peking Chef0.9 km
- Pizza Time0.9 km
- Sun Wah0.8 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-Operative0.2 km
- Iceland Foods0.7 km
- Marks And Spencer0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gunnislake16.5 km
- Calstock18.6 km
Bus Stops
- St Johns Road0.1 km
- Woburn Road Junction0.1 km
- Castle Meadows0.1 km
- Castle Meadows0.1 km
- Trecarn Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL157DA · Data under Open Government Licence