PL15 9JR is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.3km from St. Mary Magdalene in Launceston. Administratively it sits within Launceston South ward and the North Cornwall constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, PL15 9JR 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. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for PL15 9JR are sourced from Output Area E00095693 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PL15 9JR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL15 9JR.
342
50
£ 41,600 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL15 9JR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 38% social renting, PL15 9JR is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL15 9JR. The average age is 49.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL15 9JR has low crime rates — 49 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Launceston College
Launceston Primary School
Windmill Hill Academy
St Catherine's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Clover Market0.9 km
- Let's Get Naked0.8 km
- Malcolm Barnecutt0.9 km
- Westgate Butchers And Deli0.8 km
- W C Rowe0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The White Hart Hotel0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Newmarket Inn0.7 km
- Westgate Inn0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Buddhas Kitchen And Lounge0.8 km
- Coffee Locker0.8 km
- CoFo0.8 km
- Costa Ltd0.9 km
- Gateway Community Cafe0.8 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Francines0.7 km
- H Pizza Bites0.9 km
- Peking Chef0.8 km
- Pizza Time0.8 km
- Sun Wah0.8 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-Operative0.7 km
- Iceland Foods0.2 km
- Marks And Spencer0.2 km
- Tesco0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gunnislake15.9 km
- Calstock18.0 km
- Bere Alston19.5 km
Bus Stops
- Launceston College0.0 km
- Hurdon Road0.0 km
- Hurdon Road0.0 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Launceston College0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL159JR · Data under Open Government Licence