Town Pop. 7,045

Living in Launceston: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Launceston is 39/100, built from 9 categories. Schools is where Launceston most outperforms the national norm: 38/100 against a median of 23/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is economic health: 37/100 versus a median of 67/100.

Launceston places 2nd of 3 in the PL15 postcode district. On schools specifically, Launceston sits 15 points above the PL15 district figure of 23/100. That sits 11 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see PL15 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
64
101.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 351 crimes
↑ 50% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 92 crimes
↓ 14% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 90 crimes
↑ 88% above national average
Other theft 61 crimes
↑ 40% above national average
Public order 36 crimes
↓ 22% below national average
other 83 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 36 crimes
  2. 2 Town Mills Close 34 crimes
  3. 3 Broad Street 27 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 3.4 · PM2.5 4.9 · PM10 9.2 µg/m³
81
Green Space 20
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Ample 9
Allotments Ample 6
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Adequate 6

Services

Schools
38
5 schools in area · 8 within 4km
5Good
  • Launceston CollegeSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Launceston Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Catherine's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Stephens Community AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Windmill Hill AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
21
A&E departmentsLiskeard Community Hospital11.7 mi
Derriford Hospital17.7 mi
Bodmin Hospital19.1 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks73.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs79.6%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,622 patients per GP
2dentists3pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
38
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
81.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
81.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
92.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 306 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
37
Employment rate52.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.4%Unemployed2.2%Retired29.3%Student3.2%Other inactive12.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial28.2%Skilled & technical36.7%Routine & elementary35%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.5%Level 3 (A levels)15.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)24.9%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership62.2%
Among the most-deprived 32% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
30
Council tax Cornwall · 2026-27
A £1,727
B £2,015
C £2,303
D £2,591
E £3,167
F £3,743
G £4,318
H £5,182
Energy South West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
18
Gunnislake 10.4 mi
Calstock 11.7 mi
Bere Alston 12.6 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
32
Pubs & Bars Adequate 6
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 11
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 9
Retail Shopping Ample 63
Takeaways Adequate 4
Fitness Ample 6

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £194,500 54
Detached £369,975 12
Semi-detached £253,208 10
Terraced £170,000 17
Flat / Maisonette £117,250 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£107k £219k £334k £446k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Withnoe 48 1.0 mi away ⇄
Lifton 42 3.7 mi away ⇄
Lewannick 37 4.0 mi away ⇄
Venterdon 0 6.4 mi away ⇄
Downgate 34 7.6 mi away ⇄
Kelly Bray 45 8.3 mi away ⇄
Lamerton 38 8.8 mi away ⇄
Callington 42 9.3 mi away ⇄
Chilsworthy (Cornwall) 0 9.4 mi away ⇄
Pensilva 34 9.4 mi away ⇄
Harrowbarrow 35 9.8 mi away ⇄
Week St Mary 36 9.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Launceston a nice place to live?

Launceston has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Launceston is 39/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Launceston?

Launceston has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 64/100. There were 713 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Launceston?

Among the top-rated schools in Launceston are Launceston College, Launceston Primary School and St Catherine's CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Launceston in total.

What are house prices like in Launceston?

The current median house price in Launceston is £194,500, around 32% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £369,975, semi-detached £253,208, terraced £170,000, flat £117,250. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 2%. There were 54 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Launceston in context

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Postcode districts in Launceston

PL15 37 ⇄

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