Postcode Analysis West Devon, South West

THE OLD RICE MILL, PL16 0AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE OLD RICE MILL, PL16 0AF.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

503

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 47,000 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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5/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PL16 0AF spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

PL16 0AF is a safe, established residential area on The Old Rice Mill, 0.1km from Tinhay in West Devon. Administratively it sits within Tamarside ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.

For families considering a move, PL16 0AF represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £244k.

Census 2021 statistics for PL16 0AF are sourced from Output Area E00103054 (shared with 29 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL16 0AF. The average age is 46.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.6%
Asian / British Asian3.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.2%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 205,000

5 sales · Mean £ 203,790

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

PL16 0AF has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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Lifton Community Academy

Good0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Premier Lifton (Canteen)0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gunnislake14.7 km
  • Calstock16.9 km
  • Bere Alston18.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Fox and Grapes0.2 km
  • Fox and Grapes0.2 km