Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

MEADOWSIDE, PL15 7DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEADOWSIDE, PL15 7DL.

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Population

301

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 41,600 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL15 7DL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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5/10
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6/10
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2/10
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5/10
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7/10
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2/10
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2/10
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4/10
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1/10
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Area Character

PL15 7DL has a significant social housing presence — 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending down 3.3% year-on-year.

home £222,500 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL15 7DL is a safe, established residential area on Meadowside, 0.4km from Chapel in Launceston. Administratively it sits within Launceston South ward and the North Cornwall constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, PL15 7DL is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 25% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £222k, down 3.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL15 7DL are sourced from Output Area E00095676 (shared with 11 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 7DL. The average age is 41.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 222,500

4 sales · Mean £ 223,125

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

PL15 7DL has low crime rates — 28 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 offences34
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft4
Other crime3
Burglary3

school Local Schools

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St Catherine's CofE Primary School

Good242 pupils0.2 km
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Windmill Hill Academy

Good191 pupils1.0 km
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Launceston College

Good1376 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Let's Get Naked1.0 km
  • Philip Warren0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Westgate Inn0.9 km
  • Launceston Football & Social Club0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Kathmandu0.8 km
  • Pastures1.0 km
  • Rose Cottage Cafe1.0 km
  • Sagor Indian Takeaway0.9 km
  • Greggs0.4 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Sun Wah1.0 km
  • The Launceston Fryer Fish And Pizza Bar1.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-Operative0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gunnislake16.8 km
  • Calstock18.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Guinness Trust0.1 km
  • Guinness Trust0.1 km
  • Castle Meadows0.2 km
  • Castle Meadows0.3 km
  • Trecarn Close0.3 km