Postcode Analysis West Devon, South West

PL16 0AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL16 0AL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (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

No single demographic signal dominates PL16 0AL — age 46, 76% ownership, 22% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 0AL is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Tinhay in West Devon. Administratively it sits within Tamarside ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.

For families considering a move, PL16 0AL represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £180k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for PL16 0AL 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 0AL. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 180,000

1 sales · Mean £ 180,000

Detached

£ 230,000

1 sales · Mean £ 230,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

PL16 0AL has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1

school Local Schools

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Lifton Community Academy

Good0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Arundell Arms Hotel0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Premier Lifton (Canteen)0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gunnislake14.8 km
  • Calstock17.0 km
  • Bere Alston18.5 km

Bus Stops

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