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.
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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Population2,473
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Avg Age50
payments
Avg Income£ 39,700 /yr
work
Employed49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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10/10family_restroomFamily
10/10favoriteHealth
1/10workEmployment
6/10diversity_3Diversity
5/10paymentsAffluence
5/10directions_transitTransit
1/10homeHome Ownership
9/10trending_upInvestment
3/10psychology
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.
home £800,000 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry
mapGeographic Location
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
hotel
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Lifton Hall Hotel
- Frankaborough Farm Holiday Cottages
local_bar
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
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Area Profile: PL16 · Data under Open Government Licence