Broad Street is in Launceston and in North Cornwall district. PL15 8AE 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 Broad Street, Launceston, PL15 8AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL15 8AQ, PL15 8AG, PL15 8AB, PL15 8AL, PL15 8AA, PL15 8ER, PL15 8AR, PL15 7AB, PL15 9TD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PL15 8AE is primarily male, with 56.2% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 38.6% | 43.8% | 5.2% | 51.0% | -7.2% |
| Male | 61.4% | 56.2% | -5.2% | 49.0% | 7.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around PL15 8AE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 65.9% | 61.7% | -4.2% | 37.9% | 23.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 7.9% | 10.4% | 2.5% | 44.2% | -33.8% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 4.5% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 18.3% | 16.9% | -1.4% | 9.1% | 7.8% |
| Widowed | 3% | 6.5% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (66.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.8% | 37.2% | -9.6% | 48.4% | -11.2% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 28.9% | -5.6% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 18.9% | 3.7% | 12.7% | 6.2% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 12.2% | 9.9% | 4.0% | 8.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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.
In the area around PL15 8AE this area, 29.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 17.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.1% | 29.9% | 9.8% | 18.2% | 11.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 9.7% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 21.4% | 7.4% | 13.4% | 8.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 6.5% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 9.1% | -3.7% | 16.9% | -7.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.6% | 17.5% | -5.1% | 33.8% | -16.3% |
| Other | 15.9% | 5.8% | -10.1% | 2.8% | 3.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 4.7% | 6.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 5.5% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 88.3% | 89.9% | 1.6% | 81.4% | 8.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 76.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.7% | 76.5% | 2.8% | 83.2% | -6.7% |
| European Union | 18.7% | 17.9% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 11.8% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 3.9% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.1% | 76.1% | 3.0% | 83.2% | -7.1% |
| 10+ Years | 7.6% | 9.4% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.8% | 3.3% | -5.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.2% | 7.2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 5.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 46.9% | 76.7% | -29.8% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 6.1% | 1.3% | 4.8% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 5.6% | 1.5% | 4.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 5% | 0.3% | 4.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 31.8% | 13.5% | 18.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.5% | 37.2% | 20.3% |
| Christian | 27.9% | 46.2% | -18.3% |
| Buddhist | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| 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 Broad Street was 333.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 288.0% higher than the Launceston South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Broad Street has the highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Launceston South and the 48th highest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 140.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Broad Street, Launceston, Cornwall Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2022-05-31 | £186,000 |
| Flat 1 26 Broad Street, Launceston, Cornwall Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £101,000 | 2022-03-21 | £97,946 |
| Flat 2 26 Broad Street, Launceston, Cornwall Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2021-09-24 | £110,464 |
| 26 Broad Street, Launceston, Cornwall Other, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2021-04-30 | £474,916 |
| The Maisonette 16 Broad Street, Launceston, Cornwall Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £177,000 | 2020-10-23 | £199,769 |
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Other | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Education | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windmill Hill Academy Windmill Hill , PL15 9AE | 3out of 4 | 406 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephens Community Academy Roydon Road , PL15 8HL | 4out of 4 | 1,202 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's CofE Primary School Moorland Road , PL15 7HX | 3out of 4 | 1,243 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Launceston Primary School Long Field Road , PL15 9FW | - not rated | 1,335 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tregadillett Primary School Tregadillett , PL15 7EU | 3out of 4 | 3,828 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 1,044 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's School St Stephens Hill , Launceston PL15 8HN | - not rated | 842 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| V Learning Net Number One Business Centre , Western Road PL15 7FJ | - not rated | 870 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | 24 Broad Street, Launceston | 2 yd | |
| Keep Audio Co Ltd | 25B Broad Street, Launceston | 46 yd | |
| The Coffee Pot | 10 White Hart Arcade, Broad Street | 59 yd | |
| Restaurant G's | 8 Westgate Street, Launceston | 85 yd | |
| Rose Cottage Cafe | 4 Westgate Street, Launceston | 85 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westgate Inn | Westgate Street, Launceston | 151 yd | |
| Newmarket Inn | 1 Race Hill, Launceston | 176 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Wah | 18 Westgate Street, Launceston | 85 yd | |
| Yummies | 2 Southgate Street, Launceston | 86 yd | |
| Coffee Pot Expresso | 5 White Hart Arcade, Broad Street | 93 yd | |
| Peking Chef | Peking Chef Chinese Takeaway, 11 Southgate Street | 117 yd | |
| H Pizza Bites | Lokaroma, 1 Church Street | 120 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Tavistock Road | 1,081 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Central Methodist Church CASTLE STREET | 147 yd | |
| Launceston Leisure Centre CORONATION PARK | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 737 yd |
| Launceston College HURDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 901 yd |
| St Josephs School ST. STEPHENS HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 946 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 | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| 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 | 33.3% |
| Median download speed | 20.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.