PL15 7BY is a safe, established residential area located 0.1km from Chapel in Launceston. Administratively it sits within Launceston South ward and the North Cornwall constituency.
The people who live in PL15 7BY are typical of 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. Outside of residential hours, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £112k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for PL15 7BY are sourced from Output Area E00095694 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PL15 7BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL15 7BY.
330
44
£ 41,600 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL15 7BY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. PL15 7BY'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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL15 7BY. 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
Economic Activity
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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 112,000
3 sales · Mean £ 113,000
Detached
£ 213,225
4 sales · Mean £ 214,742
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL15 7BY has low crime rates — 20 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
Windmill Hill Academy
St Catherine's CofE Primary School
Launceston College
Launceston Primary School
St Stephens Community Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Clover Market0.7 km
- Let's Get Naked0.6 km
- Malcolm Barnecutt0.7 km
- Westgate Butchers And Deli0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Eagle House Hotel0.7 km
- The White Hart Hotel0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Newmarket Inn0.7 km
- Westgate Inn0.5 km
- Launceston Football & Social Club0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Buddhas Kitchen And Lounge0.6 km
- Coffee Locker0.7 km
- CoFo0.7 km
- Costa Ltd0.6 km
- Gateway Community Cafe0.6 km
- + 20 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Francines0.7 km
- H Pizza Bites0.7 km
- Peking Chef0.7 km
- Pizza Time0.7 km
- Sun Wah0.6 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-Operative0.1 km
- Iceland Foods0.8 km
- Marks And Spencer0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gunnislake16.7 km
- Calstock18.8 km
Bus Stops
- Western Road0.1 km
- Western Road0.1 km
- Trecarn Close0.2 km
- Trecarn Close0.2 km
- Woburn Road Junction0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PL157BY · Data under Open Government Licence