Living in PL15, Cornwall
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around PL15 in Cornwall. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Cornwall: £277,801, up 3.7% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South West average is £304,562.
What actually sold around PL15
13 recorded home sales on the streets around central PL15 in the last 2 years, with a median of £216,950 and a range from £175,000 to £590,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62 TOR VIEW, PL15 7HB | semi-detached | £187,000 | 2026-05-01 |
| 4 TOR VIEW, PL15 7HB | detached | £215,000 | 2026-04-30 |
| 44 TOR VIEW, PL15 7HB | terraced | £225,000 | 2025-12-02 |
| 14 TOR VIEW, PL15 7HB | detached | £202,500 | 2025-11-28 |
| DRECKLY, PL15 7ET | detached | £350,000 | 2025-09-15 |
| 2 TOR VIEW, PL15 7HB | semi-detached | £216,950 | 2025-08-08 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
9 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tregadillett Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| St Stephens Community Academy | Primary | Good | 1.5 mi |
| South Petherwin Community Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.6 mi |
| Launceston College | Secondary | Good | 1.7 mi |
| Launceston Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.9 mi |
| St Catherine's CofE Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 1.0 mi |
7 state primary and 1 state secondary schools within range, plus 1 fee-paying school.
Private schools
1 fee-paying school within 3 miles: St Josephs School.
All 1 fee-paying schools near PL15, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Skilled trades | 18.8% |
| Professional occupations | 12.9% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 12.4% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 10.7% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 9.8% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
2 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central PL15 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Cornwall's figures.
Common questions about PL15
What is the average house price in PL15?
The average sold price in Cornwall is £277,801 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in PL15?
Prices in Cornwall are up 3.7% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in PL15?
The median of 13 recorded sales around central PL15 in the last 2 years is £216,950, ranging from £175,000 to £590,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in PL15?
9 schools sit within 3 miles of central PL15, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in PL15?
2 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central PL15 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is PL15 at risk of flooding?
Central PL15 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is PL15 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £216,950; the area sits in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 2 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is PL15 safe?
2 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central PL15 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? PL15 or PL16, PL15 or PL17, PL15 or PL18.
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