Tavistock Road is in Launceston and in North Cornwall district. PL15 9HD 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 Tavistock Road, Launceston, PL15 9HD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL15 9ET, PL15 9ES, PL15 9EU, PL15 9BP, PL15 9HE, PL15 9EX, PL15 9BL, PL15 9HB, PL15 9BW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PL15 9HD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.3% 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 | 52.4% | 54.3% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 3.3% |
| Male | 47.6% | 45.7% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -3.3% |
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 | 33.9% | 28.4% | -5.5% | 37.9% | -9.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.2% | 35.6% | -9.6% | 44.2% | -8.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 3% | 3.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 14.4% | 4.8% | 9.1% | 5.3% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 17.8% | 10.4% | 6.1% | 11.7% |
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 | 52.1% | 41% | -11.1% | 48.4% | -7.4% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 33% | 3.1% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 21% | 9.9% | 12.7% | 8.3% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 4% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 18.3% | 21.5% | 3.2% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 14% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 14% | -4.3% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 6.4% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 14% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.8% | 27.2% | -0.6% | 33.8% | -6.6% |
| Other | 3.5% | 3% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 98.3% | 96.7% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 90.7% 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 | 92.4% | 90.7% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 7.3% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.4% | 90.7% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 3.7% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0.7% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.5% | 76.7% | -13.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 29.8% | 13.5% | 16.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.9% | 37.2% | 2.7% |
| Christian | 52.3% | 46.2% | 6.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tavistock Road was 14.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.4% lower than the Launceston South average. The most reported crime type was Other crime.
Tavistock Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Launceston South and the 187th lowest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roseneath Tavistock Road, Launceston, Cornwall Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-06-28 | £301,307 |
| Spryland Tavistock Road, Launceston, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2022-10-25 | £369,635 |
| Spryland Tavistock Road, Launceston, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2018-01-18 | £370,509 |
| Spryland Tavistock Road, Launceston, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2014-07-25 | £492,544 |
| Spryland Tavistock Road, Launceston, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2003-12-22 | £473,273 |
PL15 9HD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in PL15 9HD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 106 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windmill Hill Academy Windmill Hill , PL15 9AE | 3out of 4 | 401 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Launceston Primary School Long Field Road , PL15 9FW | - not rated | 835 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's CofE Primary School Moorland Road , PL15 7HX | 3out of 4 | 1,579 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephens Community Academy Roydon Road , PL15 8HL | 4out of 4 | 1,758 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Petherwin Community Primary School South Petherwin , PL15 7LE | 3out of 4 | 4,334 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 | 686 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V Learning Net Number One Business Centre , Western Road PL15 7FJ | - not rated | 1,085 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's School St Stephens Hill , Launceston PL15 8HN | - not rated | 1,442 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Emu Snack Shack | 3 Monks Park Cottages, Launceston | 508 yd | |
| Red Chair Cafe | 1 Southgate Place, Madford Lane | 528 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Costa, Tesco Stores Ltd | 543 yd | |
| Roc Hub | EFGA Gateway 2 New Life, Madford House | 548 yd | |
| Gateway Community Cafe | Madford Lane, Launceston | 548 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newmarket Inn | 1 Race Hill, Launceston | 485 yd | |
| Westgate Inn | Westgate Street, Launceston | 649 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Time | 16 Southgate Place, Southgate Street | 523 yd | |
| Peking Chef | Peking Chef Chinese Takeaway, 11 Southgate Street | 551 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! | Tesco Stores Ltd, Tavistock Road | 557 yd | |
| Yummies | 2 Southgate Street, Launceston | 583 yd | |
| Coffee Pot Expresso | 5 White Hart Arcade, Broad Street | 591 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Tavistock Road | 557 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer | Marks And Spencer PLC Foodhall, 1B Launceston Retail Park | 893 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | Iceland Frozen Foods, 5A Launceston Retail Park | 893 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Launceston Leisure Centre CORONATION PARK | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 525 yd |
| Central Methodist Church CASTLE STREET | 730 yd | |
| Launceston College HURDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 733 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 | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 41.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.