PL16 0HY is a mixed residential area located 0.9km from Marystow in West Devon. Administratively it sits within Milton Ford 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. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Property: Average house prices are around £295k.
Census 2021 statistics for PL16 0HY are sourced from Output Area E00102976 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PL16 0HY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL16 0HY.
424
48
£ 47,000 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates PL16 0HY — age 48, 77% ownership, 18% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £295k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL16 0HY. The average age is 48.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 295,000
1 sales · Mean £ 295,000
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gunnislake11.5 km
- Calstock13.5 km
- Bere Alston14.8 km
Bus Stops
- Green Cross0.5 km
- Green Cross0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: PL160HY · Data under Open Government Licence