Area Info for Launceston (Cornwall)

Launceston (Cornwall, UK)

Launceston is a historic market town located in Cornwall, England. It is situated near the border with Devon and is known for its rich history and well-preserved medieval architecture. The town is often referred to as the "Gateway to Cornwall" due to its strategic position and historical significance.

History

Launceston has a long history dating back to the medieval period. It was granted a market charter in the 13th century, which contributed to its development as a local trading hub. The town is notable for Launceston Castle, a Norman fortress built in the 11th century, which remains a prominent historical landmark and offers panoramic views of the surrounding area.

Landmarks and Attractions

The main attraction in Launceston is Launceston Castle, which played a significant role in the region's history. The town also features a number of historic buildings, including St. Thomas the Apostle Church and traditional Cornish cottages. The town's market square hosts regular markets and events, reflecting its vibrant community life.

Geography and Environment

Launceston is located in a scenic part of Cornwall, surrounded by rolling countryside and farmland. The River Kensey flows through the town, adding to its picturesque setting. The area offers opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and exploring the natural landscape.

Community and Economy

The town has a close-knit community with a range of local shops, pubs, and services. Its economy historically centred around agriculture and trade, but today it also benefits from tourism due to its historical sites and natural beauty. Launceston hosts various local events and festivals throughout the year.

Transport

Launceston is accessible by road, with good connections to other parts of Cornwall and neighbouring counties. The town does not have a railway station, but nearby stations provide access to larger cities. Local bus services connect Launceston with surrounding villages and towns.
Education
School
Windmill Hill Academy0.00 miles
Windmill Hill, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9AE
Launceston College0.37 miles
Hurdon Road, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9JR
St Joseph's School0.67 miles
St Stephen`s Hill, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 8HN
St Catherine's CofE Primary School0.68 miles
Moorland Road, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 7HX
St Stephens Community Academy0.94 miles
Roydon Road, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 8HL
Tregadillett Primary School2.13 miles
Tregadillett, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 7EU
South Petherwin Community Primary School2.27 miles
South Petherwin, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 7LE
Werrington Community Primary School2.50 miles
Yeolmbridge, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 8TN
Lifton Community Primary School3.60 miles
North Road, Lifton, Devon, PL16 0EH
Trekenner Community Primary School3.81 miles
Lezant, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9PH
Egloskerry School4.03 miles
Egloskerry, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 8RT
St Giles-on-the-Heath Community School4.19 miles
St Giles-on-the-Heath, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9SD
Lewannick Community Primary School4.27 miles
Hawks Tor Drive, Lewannick, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 7QY
Boyton Community Primary School5.02 miles
Boyton, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9RJ
Coads Green Primary School5.14 miles
Coads Green, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 7LY
Milton Abbot School5.85 miles
Milton Abbot, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 0PS
Health
Clinic
Specsavers Hearcare - Cornwall - Launceston0.15 miles
11 Broad Street, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 8AJ
The Kensey Centre0.16 miles
30 Westgate Street, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 7AE
Market Street Clinic0.30 miles
3 Tower Street, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 8BQ
Launceston Hospital0.42 miles
Link Road, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9JD
Launceston Medical Centre0.47 miles
Landlake Road, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9HH
Callington Community Clinic9.24 miles
Haye Road, Callington, Cornwall, PL17 7JJ
Tavistock Hospital10.86 miles
Spring Hill, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8LD
Specsavers Hearcare - Devon - Tavistock11.04 miles
Specsavers Opticians, 3 West Street, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8AD
Holsworthy Link Centre12.29 miles
2 Well Park, Western Road, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6DH
Liskeard Community Hospital12.60 miles
Clemo Road, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 3XD
Specsavers Hearcare - Cornwall - Liskeard12.60 miles
Audiology Suite, Liskeard Community Hospital, Clemo Road, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 3XD
Oak Tree Surgery12.67 miles
Clemo Road, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 3XA
Trevillis House14.04 miles
Lodge Hill, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 4EN
Stratton Community Clinic15.16 miles
Hospital Road, Stratton, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 9BP
Bude Contraception Clinic15.16 miles
Stratton Health Centre, Hospital Road, Stratton, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 9BP
Stratton Hospital15.22 miles
Hospital Road, Stratton, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 9BR
GP
Launceston Medical Centre0.47 miles
Landlake Road, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9HH
The Surgery3.61 miles
North Road, Lifton, Devon, PL16 0EH
Carnewater Practice - Lewannick4.19 miles
Landry Cottage, Lewannick, Cornwall, PL15 7QD
Callington Health Centre9.21 miles
Haye Road, Callington, Cornwall, PL17 7AW
Pensilva Health Centre9.30 miles
School Road, Pensilva, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 5RP
Gunnislake Health Centre9.89 miles
The Orchard, Gunnislake, Cornwall, PL18 9JZ
Abbey Surgery10.99 miles
28 Plymouth Road, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8BU
Tavyside Health Centre11.17 miles
Abbey Rise, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9FD
Dr Jefferies and Partners12.69 miles
Oak Tree Surgery, Clemo Road, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 3XA
Holsworthy Doctors12.75 miles
Holsworthy Medical Centre, Dobles Lane, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6GH
Abbey Surgery12.95 miles
Station Road, Bere Alston, PL20 7EJ
The Surgery12.95 miles
Station Road, Bere Alston, Devon, PL20 7EJ
Dr Hargadon & Partners13.33 miles
Rosedean House Surgery, 8 Dean Street, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 4AQ
Dr NASH & partner13.92 miles
The Medical Centre, Church Field, Camelford, Cornwall, PL32 9YT
Dr GARROD13.92 miles
The Medical Centre, Church Field, Camelford, Cornwall, PL32 9YT
Bottreaux Surgery14.95 miles
Bottreaux Surgery, Boscastle, Cornwall, PL35 0BG
Hospital
Launceston General Hospital0.42 miles
Link Road, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9JD
Tavistock Community Hospital10.86 miles
Spring Hill, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8LD
Liskeard Community Hospital12.60 miles
Clemo Road, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 3XD
Holsworthy Hospital12.72 miles
Dobles Lane, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6JQ
Stratton Hospital15.16 miles
Hospital Road, Stratton, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 9BP
St Barnabas Hospital16.93 miles
Higher Port View, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 4BU
Okehampton Hospital17.51 miles
Cavell Way, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1PN
Nuffield Health, Plymouth Hospital18.39 miles
Derriford Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8BG
Derriford Hospital18.52 miles
Derriford Road, Crownhill, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8DH
Royal Eye Infirmary18.52 miles
Derriford Road, Crownhill, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8DH
Peninsula NHS Treatment Centre18.66 miles
20 Brest Road, Derriford, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5XP
Bodmin NHS Treatment Centre20.38 miles
Boundary Road, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL31 2QT
Mount Gould Local Care Centre20.63 miles
200 Mount Gould Road, Mount Gould, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 7PY
Fowey Hospital23.86 miles
Park Road, Fowey, Cornwall, PL23 1EE
Torrington Hospital24.18 miles
Calf Street, Torrington, Devon, EX38 7BJ
Lee Mill Hospital24.29 miles
Beech Road,, PL21 9HL
Pharmacy
Day Lewis Plc0.15 miles
9 Broad Street, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 8AA
Boots0.17 miles
28 Broad Street, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 8AE
Tesco Instore Pharmacy0.45 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Tavistock Road, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9HG
Lloydspharmacy9.29 miles
17-18 Fore Street, Callington, Cornwall, PL17 7AE
Gunnislake Pharmacy9.89 miles
Gunnislake Health Centre, The Orchard, Gunnislake, PL18 9JZ
Day Lewis Plc11.02 miles
81 West Street, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8AQ
Boots11.09 miles
5 - 6 Duke Street, Tavistock, PL19 0BA
Tavyside Pharmacy11.29 miles
Abbey Rise, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9BB
Morrisons Pharmacy11.41 miles
Plymouth Road, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9AA
Lloydspharmacy12.15 miles
2-3 The Square, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6DL
Boots12.75 miles
Holsworthy Healthcentre, Dobles Lane, Holsworthy, EX22 6GH
Ir Peacock Chemist13.02 miles
The Pharmacy, 3 Fore Street, Bere Alston, Devon, PL20 7AA
Day Lewis Plc13.22 miles
4 Pike Street, The Parade, Liskeard, PL14 3JE
Boots13.32 miles
21-22 Bay Tree Hill, Liskeard, PL14 4BG
Boots14.04 miles
25 Market Square, Camelford, Cornwall, PL32 9PD
Lloydspharmacy15.16 miles
Medical Centre, Hospital Road, Stratton, EX23 9BP
Leisure
Park
WERRINGTON PARK (Grade II Listed)1.62 miles
PENHEALE MANOR (Grade II Listed)4.53 miles
ENDSLEIGH (Grade I Listed)5.19 miles
HAYNE MANOR (Grade II Listed)5.59 miles
SYDENHAM HOUSE (Grade II Listed)6.09 miles
KIT HILL8.34 miles
ROADFORD LAKE8.87 miles
TAVISTOCK VIADUCT WALK10.82 miles
COTEHELE (Grade II* Listed)11.12 miles
GOLITHA FALLS11.83 miles
ST NEOT PARISH13.72 miles
PENTIRE POINT - WIDEMOUTH14.58 miles
BLACK-A-TOR COPSE14.75 miles
LOPWELL DAM14.80 miles
DUNSDON14.90 miles
CATCHFRENCH (Grade II Listed)15.35 miles
Shop
Groceries
Co-op Launceston0.19 miles
Broad Street, Launceston, PL15 8AE
Co-op Launceston0.31 miles
Western Road, Petrol Launceston, PL15 7AU
Tesco Launceston (Superstore)0.41 miles
Tavistock Rd, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9HG
Lidl Launceston0.48 miles
Hurdon Rd, Launceston, PL15 9DA
Co-op Launceston0.50 miles
Launceston, PL15 8EX
SPAR Launceston0.61 miles
Spar, 2 Dutson Road, Cornwall, PL15 8DU
SPAR Bodmin Moor6.06 miles
Spar Bodmin Moor Services, Altarnun, Cornwall, PL15 7RR
Tesco Callington (Superstore)9.25 miles
Tavistock Rd, Callington, Cornwall, PL17 7RD
SPAR Callington9.28 miles
Spar, 21 Fore Street, Cornwall, PL17 7AD
Pensilva Stores9.35 miles
Higher Road, Pensilva Liskeard Cornwall PL14 5NQ
Whitstone Stores9.36 miles
Crossparks, Whitstone, Holsworthy Devon EX22 6TX
Co-op Callington9.37 miles
Callington, PL17 7BE
Gunnislake Stores9.97 miles
17 Fore Street, Gunnislake Cornwall PL18 9BN
Nisa Local10.21 miles
Nisa Local - Pearces Service Station, Drakewalls, Gunnislake, Cornwall, PL18 9EE
SPAR Tavistock10.92 miles
Spar, 14 Fore Street, Devon, PL19 8DZ
Co-op Tavistock11.00 miles
Market Street, Tavistock, PL19 0DB
Transport
Airport
Plymouth City Airport18.26 miles
Newquay St Mawgan Airport31.16 miles
Bus Stop
Westgate Street (E)0.13 miles
Westgate Street (W)0.13 miles
Westgate Street (E)0.14 miles
Woodvale Terrace (NW)0.21 miles
Woodvale Terrace (SE)0.22 miles
Prouts Court Flats (E)0.23 miles
Museum (N)0.30 miles
Launceston College (W)0.33 miles
Western Road (S)0.35 miles
Wooda Road (NE)0.35 miles
Western Road (N)0.35 miles
Launceston College (E)0.38 miles
Tesco (NE)0.40 miles
Tesco (NW)0.41 miles
Woburn Road Junction (SW)0.42 miles
Tesco (SE)0.43 miles
Ferry Port
Torpoint Ferry Terminal19.34 miles
Devonport Ferry Terminal19.44 miles
Plymouth Stonehouse Ferry Terminal20.46 miles
Cremyll Mount Edgcumbe Ferry Landing20.59 miles
Plymouth Ferry Terminal20.65 miles
Plymouth (Barbican) Landing Stage21.05 miles
Plymouth Mount Batten Ferry Landing21.41 miles
Bodinnick Ferry Landing23.58 miles
Fowey Custom House Quay Ferry Landing23.61 miles
Fowey Town Quay Ferry Landing23.95 miles
Fowey Ferry Landing24.13 miles
Polruan Ferry Landing24.29 miles
Rock Padstow Ferry Landing25.60 miles
Newton Ferrers Ferry Landing25.94 miles
Warren Point Ferry Landing26.02 miles
Noss Mayo Ferry Landing26.08 miles
Railway Station
Gunnislake Rail Station10.23 miles
Calstock Rail Station11.53 miles
Bere Alston Rail Station12.44 miles
Liskeard Rail Station13.83 miles
Coombe Junction Halt (Rail Station)14.09 miles
Menheniot Rail Station14.55 miles
Bere Ferrers Rail Station14.88 miles
St Keyne Wishing Well Halt (Rail Station)15.30 miles
Causeland Rail Station16.49 miles
St Germans Rail Station16.75 miles
Saltash Rail Station17.03 miles
Okehampton Rail Station17.29 miles
Sandplace Rail Station17.72 miles
St Budeaux Victoria Road Rail Station17.75 miles
St Budeaux Ferry Road Rail Station17.80 miles
Bodmin Parkway Rail Station18.63 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (PL15 9A*)
Number of Properties in Catchment195
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
44, CROSS LANES
LANSTEPHAN
LAUNCESTON
CORNWALL
PL15 8JL		£200,000
2025-06-13
terraced
freehold
4, FAIRFAX PLACE

LAUNCESTON
CORNWALL
PL15 7BN		£88,000
2025-05-27
terraced
freehold
23, ST MARYS ROAD
LANSTEPHAN
LAUNCESTON
CORNWALL
PL15 8JP		£169,000
2025-05-21
terraced
freehold
58, KENSEY VALLEY MEADOW

LAUNCESTON
CORNWALL
PL15 9TJ		£210,000
2025-05-16
semidetached
freehold
10, PROUTS MEWS

LAUNCESTON
CORNWALL
PL15 9EL		£100,000
2025-05-13
flatmaisonette
leasehold
BOUNSALLS COURT (FLAT 1), BOUNSALLS LANE

LAUNCESTON
CORNWALL
PL15 9AB		£120,000
2025-05-09
flatmaisonette
leasehold
10, GENDALLS WAY

LAUNCESTON
CORNWALL
PL15 8SE		£185,000
2025-05-02
terraced
freehold
17, WESTGATE MEWS

LAUNCESTON
CORNWALL
PL15 7AZ		£75,000
2025-05-02
flatmaisonette
leasehold
OLD WOODA COTTAGES (5), TREDYDAN ROAD

LAUNCESTON
CORNWALL
PL15 8JA		£195,000
2025-04-25
semidetached
freehold
42, HIGHFIELD PARK ROAD

LAUNCESTON
CORNWALL
PL15 7DY		£300,000
2025-04-25
semidetached
freehold
PENDRUCCOMBE COURT (FLAT 10), TAVISTOCK ROAD

LAUNCESTON
CORNWALL
PL15 9HF		£125,000
2025-04-25
flatmaisonette
leasehold
4, FOUNDRY GARDENS

LAUNCESTON
CORNWALL
PL15 8PA		£395,000
2025-04-25
detached
freehold
EXETER COURT (4), EXETER STREET

LAUNCESTON
CORNWALL
PL15 9TQ		£153,000
2025-04-23
terraced
freehold
HOWARD WAY (FLAT 2), MADFORD LANE

LAUNCESTON
CORNWALL
PL15 9EB		£50,000
2025-04-16
flatmaisonette
leasehold
51, ST MARYS ROAD
LANSTEPHAN
LAUNCESTON
CORNWALL
PL15 8LE		£165,000
2025-04-07
terraced
freehold
82, KENSEY VALLEY MEADOW

LAUNCESTON
CORNWALL
PL15 9TJ		£185,000
2025-04-04
terraced
freehold
NORTH HALL COURT (5), DUNHEVED ROAD

LAUNCESTON
CORNWALL
PL15 9JF		£150,000
2025-03-31
flatmaisonette
leasehold
17, RACE HILL

LAUNCESTON
CORNWALL
PL15 9BB		£155,000
2025-03-28
terraced
freehold
8, CULVERS MEADOW

LAUNCESTON
CORNWALL
PL15 8RR		£195,000
2024-12-20
terraced
freehold
TAVY, 4, CHAPEL CLOSE

LAUNCESTON
CORNWALL
PL15 7FL		£415,000
2024-12-10
detached
freehold
15, WESTGATE MEWS

LAUNCESTON
CORNWALL
PL15 7AZ		£78,000
2024-12-02
flatmaisonette
leasehold
DUCHY VIEW (7), WESTERN ROAD

LAUNCESTON
CORNWALL
PL15 7BQ		£178,000
2024-08-23
flatmaisonette (New)
leasehold
MARKET COURT (FLAT 18), MARKET STREET

LAUNCESTON
CORNWALL
PL15 8XA		£70,000
2024-08-16
flatmaisonette
leasehold
1, PROUTS COURT

LAUNCESTON
CORNWALL
PL15 8QS		£115,000
2025-03-19
flatmaisonette
leasehold
12, CHAPEL PARK GARDENS

LAUNCESTON
CORNWALL
PL15 7BT		£225,000
2025-02-28
semidetached
freehold
BOUNSALLS COURT (FLAT 6), BOUNSALLS LANE

LAUNCESTON
CORNWALL
PL15 9AB		£149,950
2025-02-28
flatmaisonette
leasehold
THE OLD RECTORY (3), MARKET STREET

LAUNCESTON
CORNWALL
PL15 8AU		£278,750
2025-02-28
terraced
freehold
49, ST MARYS ROAD
LANSTEPHAN
LAUNCESTON
CORNWALL
PL15 8LE		£165,000
2025-02-28
terraced
freehold
THE OLD LADDER STORE (1), BOUNSALLS LANE

LAUNCESTON
CORNWALL
PL15 9AB		£121,750
2025-02-24
semidetached
freehold
4, ST CUTHBERT CLOSE

LAUNCESTON
CORNWALL
PL15 8QB		£400,000
2025-02-21
detached
freehold
76, KENSEY VALLEY MEADOW

LAUNCESTON
CORNWALL
PL15 9TJ		£200,000
2025-02-14
terraced
freehold
1, TREVELL MEWS

LAUNCESTON
CORNWALL
PL15 9AG		£110,000
2025-02-12
semidetached
freehold
4, WESTBRIDGE ROAD

LAUNCESTON
CORNWALL
PL15 8HS		£60,322
2025-02-11
terraced
freehold
3, PROUTS MEWS

LAUNCESTON
CORNWALL
PL15 9EL		£130,000
2025-01-30
flatmaisonette
leasehold
MANATON COURT (26), DUNHEVED ROAD

LAUNCESTON
CORNWALL
PL15 9DR		£110,000
2025-01-27
flatmaisonette
leasehold
7, STATION MEWS

LAUNCESTON
CORNWALL
PL15 8FP		£325,000
2024-12-03
semidetached
freehold
41, CASTLE MEADOWS

LAUNCESTON
CORNWALL
PL15 7DZ		£262,500
2024-10-18
semidetached
freehold
18, WOBURN ROAD

LAUNCESTON
CORNWALL
PL15 7HL		£315,000
2024-10-09
detached
freehold
2, EXETER STREET

LAUNCESTON
CORNWALL
PL15 9EQ		£90,000
2024-09-24
otherPropertyType
freehold
8, STATION MEWS

LAUNCESTON
CORNWALL
PL15 8FP		£350,000
2024-09-02
semidetached
freehold
36, ST LEONARDS ROAD
LANSTEPHAN
LAUNCESTON
CORNWALL
PL15 8LQ		£138,750
2024-08-30
semidetached
freehold
29, ROYDON LANE
LANSTEPHAN
LAUNCESTON
CORNWALL
PL15 8NG		£195,000
2025-01-03
terraced
freehold
6, PROUTS COURT

LAUNCESTON
CORNWALL
PL15 8QS		£115,000
2024-12-20
flatmaisonette
leasehold
GRASMERE, DUNHEVED ROAD

LAUNCESTON
CORNWALL
PL15 9JQ		£377,000
2024-12-13
semidetached
freehold
39, DUNHEVED ROAD

LAUNCESTON
CORNWALL
PL15 9JF		£385,000
2024-12-10
terraced
freehold
KEL-CHY, DUNHEVED ROAD

LAUNCESTON
CORNWALL
PL15 9JQ		£488,000
2024-12-10
detached
freehold
17, PRINCE CHARLES CLOSE

LAUNCESTON
CORNWALL
PL15 8NQ		£165,000
2024-12-06
terraced
freehold
34, HIGHFIELD PARK ROAD

LAUNCESTON
CORNWALL
PL15 7DY		£290,000
2024-12-06
semidetached
freehold
HOWARD WAY (FLAT 3), MADFORD LANE

LAUNCESTON
CORNWALL
PL15 9EB		£55,000
2024-11-26
flatmaisonette
leasehold
NORTH HALL COURT (3), DUNHEVED ROAD

LAUNCESTON
CORNWALL
PL15 9JF		£147,500
2024-11-22
flatmaisonette
leasehold
Show all sales for outward code PL15

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.