Riverside, Launceston
House prices, sold prices and local information for PL15 8WH, PL15 8DH.
At a glance
4 property sales on Riverside, Launceston have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2018. The most recent sale was on 24 May 2024. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £129,000. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2018; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Riverside compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Riverside has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all PL15 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 4 | £129,000 | 24 May 2024 |
Sold prices on Riverside
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4, Troodes Mill, Riverside PL15 8WH | 24 May 2024 | £130,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Chy-An-Dower, Riverside PL15 8DH | 7 Apr 2022 | £490,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 1, Troodes Mill, Riverside PL15 8WH | 18 Mar 2022 | £160,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 4, Troodes Mill, Riverside PL15 8WH | 21 Jul 2021 | £121,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 4, Troodes Mill, Riverside PL15 8WH | 25 Sep 2018 | £105,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4, Troodes Mill, Riverside | £105,000 (Sep 2018) → £121,000 (Jul 2021) → £130,000 (May 2024) | +24% over 6 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Riverside
Crime
67 crimes were reported within about a mile of Riverside in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 25 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 16 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Other theft | 3 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Riverside is in or near 4 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Middle River Tamar Flood alert area
- River Kensey at Newport Industrial Estate Flood warning 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 Riverside
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Josephs School 212 pupils | Other independent school | 4–16 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| St Stephens Community Academy 199 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Windmill Hill Academy 162 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| St Catherine's CofE Primary School 222 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Launceston College 1,205 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Launceston Primary School 101 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Tregadillett Primary School 206 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 2.0 mi |
| Werrington Community Primary School 62 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 2.0 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 and local GPs
Nearest bus stops
- Riverside (opp, St Thomas Road) 2 min walk
- Newport Industrial Estate Entrance (SE-bound) 2 min walk
- St Stephens Hill (NW-bound, St Stephen's Hill) 2 min walk
- St Stephens Hill (SE-bound, St Stephen's Hill) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Launceston Medical Centre
Landlake Road, Launceston · 0.9 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 4 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: decile 5 of 10 · Crime: decile 5 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 59.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 28.1% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 12.8% | 17.1% |
| Households | 768 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 12.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 64.8% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 22.4% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,704 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 50% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 50% | 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.
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.
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