Welcome to Launceston
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Launceston rarely spelled Lanson as a local abbreviation; Cornish: Lannstevan[2]) is a town, ancient borough, and civil parish in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. It is 1 mile (1.6 km) west of the middle stage of the River Tamar, which constitutes almost the entire border between Cornwall and Devon. The landscape of the town is generally steep particularly at a sharp south-western knoll topped by Launceston Castle.[3] These gradients fall down to the River Kensey and smaller tributaries. The town centre itself is bypassed and is no longer physically a main thoroughfare. The A388 still runs through the town close to the centre. The town remains figuratively the "gateway to Cornwall", due to having the A30, one of the two dual carriageways into the county, pass directly next to the town. The other dual carriageway and alternative main point of entry is the A38 at Saltash over the Tamar Bridge and was completed in 1962. There are smaller points of entry to Cornwall on minor roads.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
881 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
9,920 (2021) |
Density |
1,127 people/km2 |
Mean age |
39.9 |
Ward |
Launceston South |
District |
Cornwall |
Postcodes |
PL15 |
ONS ID |
E04011466 |
Council
Contact details for Launceston Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Launceston Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Launceston Parish.
Planning
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Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Launceston Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Launceston Parish.