Dutson Road is in Launceston and in Cornwall district. PL15 8DU is located in the Launceston North & North Petherwin electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Cornwall. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dutson Road, Launceston, PL15 8DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL15 8DL, PL15 8EL, PL15 8EW, PL15 8EN, PL15 8DW, PL15 8DX, PL15 8HS, PL15 8HN, PL15 8EJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PL15 8DU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 50.7% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 49.1% | 49.3% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of PL15 8DU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.5% | 30.3% | -2.2% | 37.9% | -7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41% | 51.7% | 10.7% | 44.2% | 7.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 1.9% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 16% | 12.6% | -3.4% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 2.8% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 | 42.8% | 41.9% | -0.9% | 48.4% | -6.5% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 33.5% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 16.8% | 2.3% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 6.8% | 3.6% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 1.1% | -1.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.6% | 22.6% | -1.0% | 18.2% | 4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.3% | 13.7% | -5.6% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.2% | 16.2% | -5.0% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 5.1% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 15.6% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.6% | 23.9% | 8.3% | 33.8% | -9.9% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| White | 96.5% | 96.5% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 15.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 94.6% 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 | 96.1% | 94.6% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 4.3% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 95.1% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.5% | 76.7% | -12.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 31.2% | 13.5% | 17.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.1% | 37.2% | 11.9% |
| Christian | 46.6% | 46.2% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dutson Road was 225.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 162.0% higher than the Launceston South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dutson Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Launceston South and the 92nd highest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 74.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Dutson Road, Launceston, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £122,500 | 1998-06-15 | £654,672 |
PL15 8DU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 91 |
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Other | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Stephens Community Academy Roydon Road , PL15 8HL | 4out of 4 | 435 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windmill Hill Academy Windmill Hill , PL15 9AE | 3out of 4 | 1,172 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's CofE Primary School Moorland Road , PL15 7HX | 3out of 4 | 1,681 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Launceston Primary School Long Field Road , PL15 9FW | - not rated | 2,096 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Werrington Community Primary School Yeolmbridge , PL15 8TN | 3out of 4 | 3,225 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 1,811 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 | 122 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| V Learning Net Number One Business Centre , Western Road PL15 7FJ | - not rated | 1,487 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Launceston Steam Railway | St Thomas Road, Launceston | 208 yd | |
| Pastures | Duchy Agricultural College, Stoke Climsland | 401 yd | |
| Liberty Coffee | 4 Northgate Street, Launceston | 630 yd | |
| Ohana's | Bray Farm Shop, 7 Church Street | 731 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 24 Broad Street, Launceston | 765 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westgate Inn | Westgate Street, Launceston | 889 yd | |
| Newmarket Inn | 1 Race Hill, Launceston | 917 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| H Pizza Bites | Lokaroma, 1 Church Street | 716 yd | |
| Yummies | 2 Southgate Street, Launceston | 809 yd | |
| Peking Chef | Peking Chef Chinese Takeaway, 11 Southgate Street | 833 yd | |
| Sun Wah | 18 Westgate Street, Launceston | 848 yd | |
| Coffee Pot Expresso | 5 White Hart Arcade, Broad Street | 860 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Josephs School ST. STEPHENS HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 223 yd |
| St Stephens Community Academy Roydon Road | grass pitches | 535 yd |
| Central Methodist Church CASTLE STREET | 641 yd | |
| Launceston Golf Club NORTH STREET | golf | 856 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.