The PL15 8BZ postcode is in Cornwall, Cornwall postcode town, within South West, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the PL15 8BZ area, explore the PL15 8BZ Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the PL15 8BZ area, visit the PL15 8BZ House Prices
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | PL15 |
| Ward | Launceston North & North Petherwin |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Launceston |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Cornwall |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Cornwall |
| Region | South West |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Launceston |
| Police Force | Devon & Cornwall |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Launceston North & North Petherwin |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | North Cornwall |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 4776 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Renting hard-pressed workers / Primary sector workers / Ageing Coastal Living, while the work-zone classification is Town fringe countryside.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Cleaverfield, Higher(0.12 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Prince Charles Close(0.01 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Gunnislake(10.69 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Josephs SchoolAll Through, None | 4-16 | PL15 8HN (0.38 mi) | Details |
| St Stephens Community AcademyPrimary, Outstanding | 2-11 | PL15 8HL (0.56 mi) | Details |
| Windmill Hill AcademyPrimary, Good | 4-11 | PL15 9AE (0.59 mi) | Details |
| Launceston CollegeSecondary, Good | 11-18 | PL15 9JR (0.93 mi) | Details |
Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of PL158BZ is 371 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 42 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (1881), Between 55 to 64 (1382), and Between 45 to 54 (1348).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 340 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 9.
Regarding education, 103 adults have Does not apply, while 42 have Level 1 and entry level.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Deprived in one dimension (181), followed by at least Not deprived in any dimension (180).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned No religion (222), followed by Christian (123).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Semi-routine occupations (66) followed by Routine occupations (65), and Never worked and long-term unemployed (30).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (309), and 219 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1323) and Middle East and Asia (22).