Penworth Close, Launceston
House prices, sold prices and local information for PL15 9TG.
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At a glance
11 property sales on Penworth Close, Launceston have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 19 Mar 2024. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £305,000. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2017; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 73% detached, 27% flat. Recorded sale prices on Penworth Close range from £93,596 to £405,000. 73% of homes sold here were freehold and 27% leasehold.
House prices on Penworth Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Penworth Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all PL15 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 73% freehold and 27% leasehold across 11 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £305,000 | 19 Mar 2024 |
| Flat | 3 | £98,699 | 4 May 2022 |
Sold prices on Penworth Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12, Penworth Close PL15 9TG | 19 Mar 2024 | £300,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 10, Penworth Close PL15 9TG | 8 Feb 2024 | £405,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 4, Penworth Close PL15 9TG | 23 Aug 2023 | £130,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 2, Penworth Close PL15 9TG | 18 Jul 2022 | £385,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 21, Penworth Close PL15 9TG | 4 May 2022 | £105,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 20, Penworth Close PL15 9TG | 18 Mar 2022 | £97,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 6, Penworth Close PL15 9TG | 22 Oct 2021 | £360,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 22, Penworth Close PL15 9TG | 21 May 2021 | £93,596 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 6, Penworth Close PL15 9TG | 29 Nov 2019 | £305,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 10, Penworth Close PL15 9TG | 29 Aug 2019 | £335,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 15, Penworth Close PL15 9TG | 30 Jan 2017 | £220,000 | Detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 10, Penworth Close | £335,000 (Aug 2019) → £405,000 (Feb 2024) | +21% over 4 yrs |
| 6, Penworth Close | £305,000 (Nov 2019) → £360,000 (Oct 2021) | +18% over 2 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Penworth Close
Crime
87 crimes were reported within about a mile of Penworth Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 34 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 20 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 6 |
| Other theft | 3 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Penworth Close is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Middle River Tamar Flood alert area
- Upper River Tamar Flood alert area
- River Kensey from Newmills to St Leonards excluding Newport Industrial Estate Flood warning area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Penworth Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windmill Hill Academy 162 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| Launceston College 1,205 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Launceston Primary School 101 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| St Catherine's CofE Primary School 222 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| St Josephs School 212 pupils | Other independent school | 4–16 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| St Stephens Community Academy 199 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Tregadillett Primary School 206 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 2.2 mi |
| South Petherwin Community Primary School 114 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 2.3 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Nearest bus stops
- Woodvale Terrace (NW-bound, Race Hill) 3 min walk
- Woodvale Terrace (opp) 3 min walk
- Westgate Street (E-bound, Westgate Street) 4 min walk
- Westgate Street (E-bound, Westgate Street) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Launceston Medical Centre
Landlake Road, Launceston · 0.4 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Launceston - Broad Street · 0.2 mi
- Asda Express Asda Launceston Express Petrol · 0.3 mi
- Tesco Tesco Launceston Superstore · 0.4 mi
- Iceland Iceland Launceston · 0.4 mi
Pharmacies
- Day Lewis Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Boots · 0.2 mi
- Tesco Instore Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
Dentists
- Castle Rise Dental Practice · 0.2 mi
- Castle Street (dental Surgery) · 0.4 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 4 of 10 |
| Employment | 3 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 3 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 4 of 10 |
| Crime | 4 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 4 of 10 |
| Living environment | 2 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 47.1% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 39.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 13.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 886 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 15.0% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 64.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 20.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,688 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 91% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 91% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 91% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 74% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 98% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 95% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 82% | 92% |
Share of homes across Cornwall with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Energy ratings and home sizes on Penworth Close
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Who lives around Penworth Close
Ethnic group
| Here | Cornwall | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 94.8% | 96.8% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| Other ethnic group | 1% | 1.1% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Religion
| Here | Cornwall | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.9% | 46.3% |
| Christian | 43% | 45.4% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Country of birth
| Here | Cornwall | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.5% | 94.7% |
| Born outside the UK | 14.5% | 5.3% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Cornwall | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 28.8% | 30.6% |
| No qualifications | 19.6% | 16.3% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15.4% | 15.2% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 14.1% | 18.8% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 11% | 10% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.6% | 6.6% |
| Other qualifications | 3.4% | 2.5% |
General health
| Here | Cornwall | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.8% | 45.7% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 33.5% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 14.5% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 4.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.5% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Cornwall | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 46.2% | 42.1% |
| No cars or vans in household | 29% | 15% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 19.2% | 30.4% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 5.5% | 12.5% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Cornwall.
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