Cross Lanes is in Lanstephan, Launceston and in Cornwall district. PL15 8JJ 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 Cross Lanes, Lanstephan, Launceston, PL15 8JJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL15 8NG, PL15 8JS, PL15 8LF, PL15 8JL, PL15 8JN, PL15 8SF, PL15 8LG, PL15 8FE, PL15 8LQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PL15 8JJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% of residents 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 | 52.3% | 49.1% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 47.7% | 50.9% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 | 27.7% | 28.1% | 0.4% | 37.9% | -9.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48% | 49% | 1.0% | 44.2% | 4.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.1% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 14.8% | 14.8% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 5.7% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 5.7% | -0.9% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.9% | 41.5% | 4.6% | 48.4% | -6.9% |
| Good health | 42.5% | 35.1% | -7.4% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 15.2% | 3.1% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 6.6% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 18.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27% | 18.6% | -8.4% | 18.2% | 0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 17.8% | 5.3% | 9.6% | 8.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 16.7% | -2.4% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 5.3% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 19.7% | 7.6% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.1% | 18.9% | -0.2% | 33.8% | -14.9% |
| Other | 7.8% | 3% | -4.8% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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 | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98% | 98.1% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95.9% 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 | 93.5% | 95.9% | 2.4% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.8% | 95.9% | 3.1% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 1.3% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.9% | 76.7% | -6.8% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 28.8% | 13.5% | 15.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.2% | 37.2% | 6.0% |
| Christian | 45.1% | 46.2% | -1.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cross Lanes was 66.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.2% lower than the Launceston South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cross Lanes has the 16th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Launceston South and the 639th highest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Cross Lanes, Launceston, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £147,500 | 2018-08-14 | £195,733 |
| 12 Cross Lanes, Launceston, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2016-10-24 | £180,952 |
PL15 8JJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Retired | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 254 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windmill Hill Academy Windmill Hill , PL15 9AE | 3out of 4 | 1,705 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's CofE Primary School Moorland Road , PL15 7HX | 3out of 4 | 2,241 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Launceston Primary School Long Field Road , PL15 9FW | - not rated | 2,603 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Werrington Community Primary School Yeolmbridge , PL15 8TN | 3out of 4 | 2,683 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 | 2,344 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 | 575 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| V Learning Net Number One Business Centre , Western Road PL15 7FJ | - not rated | 2,066 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proper Ansome Catering | Launceston Golf Club, North Street | 658 yd | |
| Launceston Steam Railway | St Thomas Road, Launceston | 782 yd | |
| Pastures | Duchy Agricultural College, Stoke Climsland | 974 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Stephens Community Academy Roydon Road | grass pitches | 302 yd |
| St Josephs School ST. STEPHENS HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 537 yd |
| Launceston Golf Club NORTH STREET | golf | 717 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 | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 41.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.