PL20 is a postcode district in West Devon, South West, covering 501 active and 74 retired postcodes.
The largest share of PL20 (12%) is characterised by a working countryside area — farms, fields and close-knit local communities, alongside a quiet farming community with strong rural roots and older residents (12%). This mix of 10 distinct neighbourhood types makes PL20 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in PL20 are around £299k, down 16.5% year-on-year. Safety: Crime across PL20 is moderate at 69 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 PL20 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
PL20 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the PL20 postcode area.
12,396
50
£ 43,200 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
PL20 is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 74% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 16.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Horrabridge Primary & Nursery School
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
Lady Modiford's Church of England Primary School
Meavy Church of England Primary School
Princetown Community Primary School
Bere Alston Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Beechwood on Dartmoor
- Lydgate House Hotel
- Prince Hall Hotel
- The Cherrybrook
- Two Bridges Hotel
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Pizwell Farm
- Denham farm
- Feeding Devon LLP
- Horrabridge Stores
- J N Colton & Sons
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Drake Manor Inn
- East Dart Hotel
- Eversfield Organic Dartmoor Inn
- Forest Inn
- Olde Plough Inn
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Bere Peninsula Make Lunch
- Brimpts farm
- Moor T @ Long Ash
- Old Police Station Cafe
- Ox-Yard Restaurant
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co Operative
- Co-op
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Curry Express
- Taphill Takeaway
- The Chippie
- Pixieland
- Team Systems Ltd
- + 3 more
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Area Profile: PL20 · Data under Open Government Licence