Houses in the town are relatively affordable according to data. (Image: Getty)
A gorgeous Cornish town has been named one of the country’s most affordable places to live. Recent analysis has suggested that homes sell for as little as just over £200,000.
The data comes from Online Marketing Surgery and Cardinal Steels, who used Office for National Statistics (ONS) house price data for areas across the UK from 2023 to 2024.
The figures are based on the median average house price, which included as one of Cornwall’s cheapest places to buy.
It is a pretty market town between Dartmoor and Moor.
was found to have an overall average price of £226,637 over the past year.
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Launceston is also known as a great staycation location (Image: Getty)
However, that the list didn’t include data on the number of properties sold or the minimum and maximum price tags.
According to Rightmove, properties had an overall average price of £226,637 over the last year. The majority of sales during the last year were detached properties, which were snapped up for £349,048.
On average, terraced properties sold for £182,333, with semi-detached properties going for £250,039. Sold prices in Launceston over the last year were two per cent down on the previous year overall, according to the site.
Launceston town centre. (Image: Getty)
Launceston was Cornwall’s ancient capital and retains impressive relics of its history. These include a Norman castle with grounds to explore.
The town also has a stunning steam railway. One TripAdvisor review from this summer said the service, which runs from Launceston to New Mills, takes you through ‘beautiful Cornish countryside’ and is ‘superb’.
According to Visit Launceston, there’s also a free, child-friendly museum and plenty of opportunities to take in famous Cornwall scenery, such as walks in the Tamar Valley, where you can catch fish for dinner.