Postcode Analysis West Devon, South West

NORTH ROAD, PL16 0DS House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

299

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 47,000 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL16 0DS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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8/10
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5/10
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1/10
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4/10
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7/10
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3/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

PL16 0DS 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. Property prices are trending up 5.1% year-on-year.

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

PL16 0DS is a safe, established residential area on North 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 0DS 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. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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. Property: Average house prices are around £277k, up 5.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL16 0DS are sourced from Output Area E00103053 (shared with 12 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 0DS. 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

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 385,000

3 sales · Mean £ 358,333

Terraced

£ 200,000

7 sales · Mean £ 202,571

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

PL16 0DS 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.

Violence and sexual offences10
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 Hotel0.2 km
restaurant

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 Crescent0.0 km
  • The Crescent0.0 km
  • Arundell Arms Hotel0.1 km
  • Arundell Arms Hotel0.1 km
  • Duntz Hill0.1 km