Area Analysis Torridge, South West

PL16 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the PL16 postcode area.

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Population

2,473

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 39,700 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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10/10
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10/10
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1/10
workEmployment
6/10
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5/10
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5/10
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1/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, PL16 combines high owner-occupation (74%), strong property values (£800k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £800k. Property prices are trending up 117.1% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL16 is a postcode district in Torridge, South West, covering 105 active and 18 retired postcodes.

The largest share of PL16 (49%) is characterised by a working countryside area — farms, fields and close-knit local communities, alongside a peaceful rural village — low traffic, high green space, tight community (21%). A further 12% of the district is made up of a rural commuter area popular with professional households. This mix of 5 distinct neighbourhood types makes PL16 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in PL16 are around £800k, up 117.1% year-on-year. Safety: Crime across PL16 is moderate at 74 per 1,000 residents, broadly in line with similar urban districts. Figures vary considerably by individual street. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 50 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full PL16 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.4%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 1%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences87
Criminal damage and arson21
Anti-social behaviour20
Public order15
Other theft11

school Local Schools

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Lifton Community Academy

Good

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Lifton Hall Hotel
  • Frankaborough Farm Holiday Cottages
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Fox & Grapes
  • The Arundell Arms Hotel
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Premier Lifton (Canteen)
  • The Carousel Cafe
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Lifton Supply Stores & Post Office
  • Strawberry Fields Farm Shop Ltd