PL16 0DR is a safe, established residential area on New Road, 0.1km from Lifton in Lifton. Administratively it sits within Tamarside ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.
For families considering a move, PL16 0DR represents these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for PL16 0DR are sourced from Output Area E00103053 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEW ROAD, PL16 0DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW ROAD, PL16 0DR.
299
42
£ 47,000 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL16 0DR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
PL16 0DR is an established family neighbourhood — 57% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL16 0DR. The average age is 41.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL16 0DR has low crime rates — 35 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.
school Local Schools
Lifton Community Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Arundell Arms Hotel0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Premier Lifton (Canteen)0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gunnislake14.9 km
- Calstock17.1 km
- Bere Alston18.5 km
Bus Stops
- The Crescent0.1 km
- The Crescent0.1 km
- Arundell Arms Hotel0.1 km
- Duntz Hill0.1 km
- Arundell Arms Hotel0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: PL160DR · Data under Open Government Licence