Postcode Analysis West Devon, South West

PL16 0DE House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (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 0DE — 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 0DE is a mixed residential area located 0.8km from Lifton in West Devon. Administratively it sits within Tamarside ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.

For families considering a move, PL16 0DE 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.



Census 2021 statistics for PL16 0DE 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 0DE. 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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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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Lifton Community Academy

Good1.1 km

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Arundell Arms Hotel0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gunnislake14.5 km
  • Calstock16.7 km
  • Bere Alston18.2 km