Launceston vs Liskeard
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Liskeard is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 17% lower. Liskeard has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Launceston edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Launceston
£320,652
Liskeard
£273,493
Crime Rate
Launceston
62.2
Liskeard
61.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Launceston
100.0%
Liskeard
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Launceston
344.1
Liskeard
363.9
EPC Rating
Launceston
67.3
Liskeard
66.2
Median Income
Launceston
£26,593
Liskeard
£27,819
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £273,493, Liskeard undercuts Launceston (£320,652) by around 17% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Launceston is a flat at £116,322, while in Liskeard it is a flat at £142,639.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 18% pricier in Liskeard (£142,639 vs £116,322).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Launceston prices grew faster — 45% vs 43%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestLiskeard has a crime rate of 61.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 1% lower than Launceston at 62.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Launceston is violent-crime, while in Liskeard it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestOf the 4 schools in Launceston, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Liskeard, which has 3 schools, the figure is 100%.
Launceston School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Liskeard School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Launceston | Liskeard |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 3 |
| Primary | 3 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Liskeard averages 363.9 Mbps – ahead of Launceston's 344.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 82.1% of premises in Launceston and 85.9% in Liskeard. Gigabit availability stands at 65.1% in Launceston and 69.1% in Liskeard.
Liskeard is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (364 vs 344 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Launceston leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 67.3 (C), while Liskeard averages 66.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,450 in Launceston and £1,418 in Liskeard. 54.1% of homes in Launceston have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in Liskeard.
Launceston has more energy-efficient housing — 54.1% reach band C or above, vs 51.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £27,819 in Liskeard and £26,593.3 in Launceston. The median age is 49.3 in Launceston and 47.6 in Liskeard. Owner-occupancy is 68.9% in Launceston versus 66.2% in Liskeard. Employment rates stand at 52.7% in Launceston and 53.3% in Liskeard.
| Indicator | Launceston | Liskeard |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,431 | 10,901 |
| Median Age | 49.3 | 47.6 |
| Median Household Income | £26,593.3 | £27,819 |
| Employment Rate | 52.7% | 53.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.9% | 66.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.3% | 30.6% |
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