PL15 7DD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on St Johns Road, 0.3km 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. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £250k, up 7.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PL15 7DD 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 7DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST JOHNS ROAD, PL15 7DD.
278
49
£ 41,600 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL15 7DD 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
No single demographic signal dominates PL15 7DD — age 49, 82% ownership, 17% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £250k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 7.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL15 7DD. 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
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
£ 292,500
3 sales · Mean £ 273,333
Semi-Detached
£ 190,000
12 sales · Mean £ 211,525
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL15 7DD has low crime rates — 31 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 Naked0.9 km
- Westgate Butchers And Deli0.9 km
- Philip Warren0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The White Hart Hotel0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Newmarket Inn1.0 km
- Westgate Inn0.8 km
- Launceston Football & Social Club0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Buddhas Kitchen And Lounge1.0 km
- Coffee Locker1.0 km
- Costa Ltd0.9 km
- Gateway Community Cafe0.9 km
- Kathmandu0.7 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Francines1.0 km
- Pizza Time1.0 km
- Sun Wah0.9 km
- The Launceston Fryer Fish And Pizza Bar0.9 km
- Yummies1.0 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-Operative0.3 km
- Iceland Foods0.9 km
- Marks And Spencer0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gunnislake16.6 km
- Calstock18.7 km
Bus Stops
- Castle Meadows0.0 km
- Castle Meadows0.1 km
- Trecarn Close0.2 km
- Trecarn Close0.2 km
- St Johns Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL157DD · Data under Open Government Licence