Is PL15 0BN a safe place to live?

Yes, PL15 0BN is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 6 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of PL15 0BN?

The population for the PL15 0BN area is approximately 413 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

PL15 0BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL15 0BN.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

413

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 42,600 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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.

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10/10

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9/10

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2/10

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9/10

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5/10

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4/10

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1/10

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7/10

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3/10

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Area Character

PL15 0BN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 79% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL15 0BN is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.7km from Daw's House in Cornwall. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Altarnun & Stoke Climsland ward and the North Cornwall constituency.

This is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for PL15 0BN are sourced from Output Area E00095782 (shared with 160 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 0BN. 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

White / British100.0%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

47%Active

FT: 34%

Unemployed: 0%

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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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PL15 0BN has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences5

Criminal damage and arson1

Other theft1

Drugs1

Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

St Catherine's CofE Primary School

Good242 pupils0.5 km

Launceston College

Good1376 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby

Philip Warren0.1 km

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

Launceston Football & Social Club0.4 km

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby

Greggs0.6 km
Pie Stop Cafe0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Gunnislake16.8 km
Calstock18.9 km