PL15 7DB 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 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £187k.
Census 2021 statistics for PL15 7DB 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 7DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST JOHNS ROAD, PL15 7DB.
278
49
£ 41,600 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL15 7DB 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 7DB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 82% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £187k 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 7DB. 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
£ 187,000
7 sales · Mean £ 181,428
Terraced
£ 184,950
3 sales · Mean £ 188,983
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL15 7DB has low crime rates — 37 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
3 nearby- Let's Get Naked1.0 km
- Westgate Butchers And Deli1.0 km
- Philip Warren0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The White Hart Hotel1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Westgate Inn0.9 km
- Launceston Football & Social Club0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Gateway Community Cafe1.0 km
- Kathmandu0.8 km
- Roc Hub1.0 km
- Rose Cottage Cafe1.0 km
- Sagor Indian Takeaway0.9 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Sun Wah1.0 km
- The Launceston Fryer Fish And Pizza Bar1.0 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-Operative0.4 km
- Iceland Foods0.8 km
- Marks And Spencer0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gunnislake16.5 km
- Calstock18.6 km
- Bere Alston20.0 km
Bus Stops
- Castle Meadows0.1 km
- Castle Meadows0.1 km
- Pennygillam0.1 km
- Pennygillam0.1 km
- St Johns Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL157DB · Data under Open Government Licence