Postcode Analysis West Devon, South West

SPRYMILL COTTAGES, PL16 0AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPRYMILL COTTAGES, PL16 0AZ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

292

cake
Avg Age

52

payments
Avg Income

£ 47,000 /yr

work
Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

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.

shieldSafety
10/10
family_restroomFamily
7/10
favoriteHealth
1/10
workEmployment
8/10
diversity_3Diversity
4/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
directions_transitTransit
1/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
trending_upInvestment
1/10
psychology

Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, PL16 0AZ combines high owner-occupation (79%), strong property values (£661k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

home £661,500 median price shield Safety 10/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL16 0AZ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Sprymill Cottages, 0.4km from Tinhay in West Devon. Administratively it sits within Tamarside ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.

For serious buyers, PL16 0AZ is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 79% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £661k.

Census 2021 statistics for PL16 0AZ are sourced from Output Area E00103056 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

open_in_new Open Interactive Map

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL16 0AZ. The average age is 51.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
lightbulb

Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

analytics Full Demographics Profile

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 661,500

1 sales · Mean £ 661,500

Terraced

£ 195,000

1 sales · Mean £ 195,000

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

PL16 0AZ has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

P

Lifton Community Academy

Good1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Premier Lifton (Canteen)0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gunnislake14.5 km
  • Calstock16.7 km
  • Bere Alston18.1 km