Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

ST JOHNS ROAD, PL15 7DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST JOHNS ROAD, PL15 7DE.

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Population

278

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 41,600 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL15 7DE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. 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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6/10
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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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5/10
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3/10
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2/10
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8/10
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8/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates PL15 7DE — age 49, 82% ownership, 17% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

PL15 7DE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on St Johns Road, 0.4km from Chapel in Launceston. Administratively it sits within Launceston South ward and the North Cornwall constituency.

For families considering a move, PL15 7DE represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £253k.

Census 2021 statistics for PL15 7DE are sourced from Output Area E00095695 (shared with 15 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 7DE. 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 / British97.1%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 194,000

6 sales · Mean £ 207,916

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

PL15 7DE has low crime rates — 40 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 offences49
Anti-social behaviour6
Other crime4
Other theft4
Burglary3

school Local Schools

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St Catherine's CofE Primary School

Good242 pupils0.2 km
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Launceston College

Good1376 pupils0.8 km
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Windmill Hill Academy

Good191 pupils0.9 km
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Launceston Primary School

21 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Let's Get Naked0.9 km
  • Westgate Butchers And Deli0.9 km
  • Philip Warren0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The White Hart Hotel1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Westgate Inn0.9 km
  • Launceston Football & Social Club0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Costa Ltd1.0 km
  • Gateway Community Cafe1.0 km
  • Kathmandu0.8 km
  • Roc Hub1.0 km
  • Rose Cottage Cafe0.9 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Sun Wah0.9 km
  • The Launceston Fryer Fish And Pizza Bar0.9 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-Operative0.3 km
  • Iceland Foods0.9 km
  • Marks And Spencer0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gunnislake16.6 km
  • Calstock18.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Castle Meadows0.1 km
  • Castle Meadows0.1 km
  • Pennygillam0.2 km
  • St Johns Road0.2 km
  • Pennygillam0.2 km