Meadowside is in Launceston and in North Cornwall district. PL15 7DL is located in the Launceston South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Cornwall. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Meadowside, Launceston, PL15 7DL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL15 7DW, PL15 7DN, PL15 7DU, PL15 7DX, PL15 7BX, PL15 7DJ, PL15 7DZ, PL15 7DD, PL15 7DY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PL15 7DL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 53.4% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 47.1% | 46.6% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.7% | 33.1% | 3.4% | 37.9% | -4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.1% | 46.6% | -1.5% | 44.2% | 2.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 14.6% | 13.1% | -1.5% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 5.9% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.1% | 40.9% | -3.2% | 48.4% | -7.5% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 34.6% | 0.3% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 17.4% | 4.7% | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 5.7% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 1.3% | -2.0% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 15.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.8% | 20.8% | -11.0% | 18.2% | 2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.2% | 16.5% | -5.7% | 9.6% | 6.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 20.3% | 2.7% | 13.4% | 6.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 5.1% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 18.6% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.9% | 15.3% | 4.4% | 33.8% | -18.5% |
| Other | 2.9% | 3.4% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.3% | 96.6% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
In this area, 98.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.4% | 98.7% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 15.5% |
| European Union | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 98.7% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 15.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 9.8% | -8.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0.3% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.1% | 76.7% | -17.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 40.6% | 13.5% | 27.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.5% | 37.2% | 10.3% |
| Christian | 44.1% | 46.2% | -2.1% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meadowside was 80.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.4% lower than the Launceston South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Meadowside has the 15th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Launceston South and the 488th highest crime rate of 1,817 local areas in Cornwall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 Meadowside, Launceston, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2020-07-23 | £261,714 |
| 38 Meadowside, Launceston, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £227,500 | 2019-03-01 | £279,718 |
| 29 Meadowside, Launceston, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2018-04-30 | £279,889 |
| 44 Meadowside, Launceston, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2017-01-16 | £301,316 |
| 48 Meadowside, Launceston, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £247,500 | 2013-06-14 | £374,109 |
PL15 7DL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Retired | 60 |
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Catherine's CofE Primary School Moorland Road , PL15 7HX | 3out of 4 | 174 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's CofE Primary School Moorland Road , PL15 7HX | - not rated | 174 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Launceston Community Primary School Windmill Hill , PL15 9AE | - not rated | 1,074 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Windmill Hill Academy Windmill Hill , PL15 9AE | 3out of 4 | 1,074 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Launceston Primary School Long Field Road , PL15 9FW | 3out of 4 | 1,596 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launceston College Hurdon Road , PL15 9JR | 3out of 4 | 1,255 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Launceston College Hurdon Road , PL15 9JR | - not rated | 1,255 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Josephs School St Stephens Hill , St Stephens PL15 8HN | - not rated | 1,493 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trecrogo House The Treehouse , Trecrogo PL15 7LQ | - not rated | 4,097 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | Vauxhall House, Pennygillam Way | 470 yd | |
| Pie Stop Cafe | PIE Stop Cafe, Pennygillam Way | 666 yd | |
| Kathmandu | 4 Western Road, Launceston | 885 yd | |
| Sagor Indian Takeaway | Sagors, Western Road | 937 yd | |
| Keep Audio Co Ltd | 25B Broad Street, Launceston | 1,071 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Launceston Football & Social Club | Launceston Athletic Football Ground, Pennygillam Way | 502 yd | |
| Westgate Inn | Westgate Street, Launceston | 998 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominos Pizza, Launceston | Unit 1, Douglas Business Park | 323 yd | |
| Sun Wah | 18 Westgate Street, Launceston | 1,073 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Catherines C Of E Primary School Moorland Road | grass pitches | 176 yd |
| Pennygillam PENNYGILLAM WAY | grass pitches | 439 yd |
| Launceston College HURDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,085 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 23.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 24.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 33.66 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 33.66 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 4.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 7.12 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.