Postcode Analysis West Devon, South West

NORTH ROAD, PL16 0DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTH ROAD, PL16 0DN.

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

439

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 47,000 /yr

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Employed

47%

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.

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8/10
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8/10
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1/10
workEmployment
6/10
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3/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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2/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PL16 0DN spans multiple life stages — average age 48, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

PL16 0DN is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on North Road, 0.2km from Lifton in Lifton. Administratively it sits within Tamarside ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for PL16 0DN are sourced from Output Area E00103055 (shared with 26 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 0DN. The average age is 48.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.3%
Asian / British Asian0.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 30%
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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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

PL16 0DN has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour7
Public order4
Other theft3
Shoplifting1

school Local Schools

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Lifton Community Academy

Good0.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Arundell Arms Hotel0.3 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Premier Lifton (Canteen)0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gunnislake15.0 km
  • Calstock17.2 km
  • Bere Alston18.6 km

Bus Stops

  • The Crescent0.1 km
  • The Crescent0.1 km
  • Arundell Arms Hotel0.2 km
  • The Crescent0.2 km
  • Arundell Arms Hotel0.2 km