Launceston North & North Petherwin sits on the northern edge of Cornwall, covering the northern fringes of the market town of Launceston and the small rural village of North Petherwin. The ward blends tight-knit village communities, hedged farmland and quiet lanes with the historic backdrop of Launceston's medieval castle and characterful town centre, so it feels both distinctly rural and closely connected to town life.
Economically the area is a mix of agriculture, local services and small enterprises, with a number of residents commuting to nearby centres; socially it is oriented around the parish church, village hall and community events, and it attracts walkers and history enthusiasts exploring Cornwall's upland fringes.
Postcode districts covering Launceston North & North Petherwin
Most populated places nearby
- Plymouth 24.2 miles39 km
- Saltash 20.5 miles32.9 km
- Bodmin 19.5 miles31.4 km
- Tavistock 15.4 miles24.7 km
Neighbouring places
- North Petherwin Parish 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Egloskerry Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Werrington Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- St. Stephens by Launceston Rural Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Boyton Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- St. Thomas the Apostle Rural Parish 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Tresmeer Parish 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Tremaine Parish 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Trewen Parish 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Launceston Built-up area 3.8 miles6.2 km
- Laneast Parish 3.8 miles6.2 km
- St. Giles on the Heath Parish 4 miles6.4 km
Example postcodes in Launceston North & North Petherwin
PL15 8DF, PL15 9RP, PL15 9RJ, PL15 9RG, PL15 9TH, PL15 8LF, PL15 8NB, PL15 7FA, PL15 8NX … See all
Transport links
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 29.7 miles47.8 km
- Exeter International Airport 44.6 miles71.8 km
- Gunnislake Railway Station 14.4 miles23.2 km
- Calstock Railway Station 15.6 miles25.2 km
Hotels near Launceston North & North Petherwin Ad
- Trethorne Hotel & Golf Club 4 3.7 miles6 km
- The Eagle House Hotel 3.9 miles6.3 km
- The Arundell 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Kings Arms Hotel 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Hotel Endsleigh 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Widemouth Manor 4 9.2 miles14.8 km
- The White Hart Hotel 9.8 miles15.8 km
Schools in Launceston North & North Petherwin
- Boyton Community Primary School Primary
- Egloskerry Primary School Primary
- North Petherwin School Primary
- St Stephens Community Academy Primary
- Tregadillett Primary School Primary
- Werrington Community Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Millook Haven Harbour 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Buckator Beach Beach 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Bude Haven Harbour 12.4 miles20 km
- Hingston Down Hill 13.4 miles21.6 km
- Boconnoc Estate 19.7 miles31.8 km