Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

PL15 7BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL15 7BW.

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Population

330

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 41,600 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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6/10
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4/10
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2/10
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7/10
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7/10
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2/10
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4/10
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4/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. PL15 7BW's 50% ownership and 44-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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

PL15 7BW is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km from Chapel in Launceston. Administratively it sits within Launceston South ward and the North Cornwall constituency.

This 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. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for PL15 7BW are sourced from Output Area E00095694 (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 7BW. The average age is 44.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

PL15 7BW has low crime rates — 30 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 offences45
Anti-social behaviour16
Criminal damage and arson11
Other theft6
Other crime5

school Local Schools

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Windmill Hill Academy

Good191 pupils0.4 km
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Launceston College

Good1376 pupils0.7 km
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St Catherine's CofE Primary School

Good242 pupils0.7 km
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Launceston Primary School

21 pupils1.3 km
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St Stephens Community Academy

Outstanding240 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Clover Market0.5 km
  • Greenaways0.9 km
  • Launceston Foodbank0.9 km
  • Let's Get Naked0.4 km
  • Malcolm Barnecutt0.5 km
  • + 2 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Eagle House Hotel0.5 km
  • The White Hart Hotel0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Newmarket Inn0.5 km
  • Westgate Inn0.3 km
  • Launceston Football & Social Club1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • Buddhas Kitchen And Lounge0.5 km
  • Coffee Locker0.5 km
  • CoFo0.5 km
  • Costa Ltd0.4 km
  • Gateway Community Cafe0.4 km
  • + 19 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Francines0.5 km
  • H Pizza Bites0.5 km
  • Peking Chef0.5 km
  • Pizza Time0.5 km
  • Sun Wah0.4 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-Operative0.2 km
  • Iceland Foods0.8 km
  • Marks And Spencer0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gunnislake16.7 km
  • Calstock18.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Westgate Street0.3 km
  • Western Road0.3 km
  • Western Road0.3 km
  • Westgate Street0.3 km
  • Westgate Street0.3 km