PL15 — LAUNCESTON | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in PL15

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in PL15 is £310,358, which is 19% below the Devon average of £385,452.

Properties in PL15 cost 8.1% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in PL15 have risen 12.9% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£399,021	330
Semi-detached	£243,257	198
Terraced	£210,189	188
Flat	£115,547	78
All types	£310,358	878

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in PL15

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, PL15 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

0.4 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in PL15

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

PL15 has 18 schools within or near its boundaries, including 9 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Trekenner Community Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement	mi
South Petherwin Community Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Tregadillett Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
St Josephs School	Other	Not inspected	mi
St Giles-on-the-Heath Community School	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

69,841

Population

Median Age

24%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

24.0%

Private rent

17.0%

Social rent

9.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in PL15 are 272.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

272.0 Mbps

Avg Download

49.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

82%

Superfast Coverage

65%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in PL15 is collected by Torridge. The Band D rate is £2,255/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

PL15 — LAUNCESTON

Area Summary

PL15 (LAUNCESTON) offers property prices near the national average (£310,358), low crime (94% below national average), 18 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (272 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in PL15?

The average house price in PL15 (LAUNCESTON) is £310,358, based on 878 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 8% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 12.9% over the past year.

Is PL15 a safe area to live?

Crime in PL15 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.4 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in PL15?

There are 18 schools in or near PL15. 50% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 9 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in PL15?

Council tax in PL15 is collected by Torridge. The Band D rate is £2,255 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in PL15?

The average broadband download speed in PL15 is 272 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 82% of premises, ultrafast to 65%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in PL15 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 24% of homes in PL15 are owner-occupied. 17% are privately rented and 9% are social housing. The total population is approximately 69,841.