Holsworthy vs Launceston
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Launceston is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 11% lower. For families, Holsworthy edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Holsworthy
£354,739
Launceston
£320,652
Crime Rate
Holsworthy
N/A
Launceston
62.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Holsworthy
100.0%
Launceston
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Holsworthy
153.1
Launceston
344.1
EPC Rating
Holsworthy
67.8
Launceston
67.3
Median Income
Holsworthy
£27,924
Launceston
£26,593
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Holsworthy commands an average of £354,739, compared with £320,652 in Launceston – a difference of 11%. The most affordable entry point in Holsworthy is a flat at £147,500, while in Launceston it is a flat at £116,322.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 27% pricier in Holsworthy (£147,500 vs £116,322).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Holsworthy prices grew faster — 58% vs 45%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Holsworthy and Launceston at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestFamilies may prefer Holsworthy, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Launceston. There are 2 schools in Holsworthy and 4 in Launceston.
Holsworthy School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Launceston School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Holsworthy | Launceston |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 344.1 Mbps in Launceston and 153.1 Mbps in Holsworthy. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 54.6% of premises in Holsworthy and 82.1% in Launceston. Gigabit availability stands at 24.8% in Holsworthy and 65.1% in Launceston.
Launceston is the faster of the two by 125% on average download speed (344 vs 153 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Holsworthy, scoring 67.8 on average (band C) compared to 67.3 (band C) in Launceston. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,391 in Holsworthy and £1,450 in Launceston. 55% of homes in Holsworthy have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.1% in Launceston.
Holsworthy has more energy-efficient housing — 55% reach band C or above, vs 54.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £27,923.5 in Holsworthy and £26,593.3 in Launceston. The median age is 48.8 in Holsworthy and 49.3 in Launceston. Employment rates stand at 52.8% in Holsworthy and 52.7% in Launceston. Owner-occupancy is 67.9% in Holsworthy versus 68.9% in Launceston. Holsworthy has a population of 3,472 and Launceston has 8,431.
| Indicator | Holsworthy | Launceston |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,472 | 8,431 |
| Median Age | 48.8 | 49.3 |
| Median Household Income | £27,923.5 | £26,593.3 |
| Employment Rate | 52.8% | 52.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.9% | 68.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.4% | 30.3% |
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