PL19 0AE is a mixed residential area on Bedford Square, 0.0km from Tavistock in Tavistock. Administratively it sits within Tavistock North ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.
For renters and young professionals, PL19 0AE offers a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. Outside of residential hours, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 61% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for PL19 0AE are sourced from Output Area E00165949 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEDFORD SQUARE, PL19 0AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEDFORD SQUARE, PL19 0AE.
193
48
£ 44,300 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL19 0AE represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PL19 0AE spans multiple life stages — average age 48, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (48) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL19 0AE. The average age is 48.5. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PL19 0AE is moderate at 57 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
St Rumon's Church of England (VC) Infants School
St Peter's Church of England (VA) Junior School
Tavistock Primary & Nursery School
Tavistock College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Coffee and Cream Tavistock Ltd0.1 km
- Ben's Bystro0.1 km
- Bird's Nest Chinese Restaurant0.1 km
- Bob's Cafe0.1 km
- Cafe Liaison0.1 km
- + 20 more
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Boots The Chemist0.1 km
- Carters Deli0.1 km
- Co-op Food0.2 km
- Country Cheeses - Natural Life0.0 km
- Eversfield Organic Retail Ltd0.1 km
- + 16 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Abbeyfield (Tavistock) Society0.6 km
- One Drake Road B&B0.1 km
- Rockmount Townhouse Ltd0.2 km
- The Bedford Hotel0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- HQ Cafe Bar0.2 km
- Queens Head0.2 km
- Tavistock Inn0.2 km
- The Cornish Arms0.2 km
- Union Inn0.2 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op (Tavistock)0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Black Sheep Brew0.1 km
- Cantonese Kitchen0.2 km
- Chung Ying Chinese Take-Away0.3 km
- Dukes 2 Go0.0 km
- Kings Kebab & Pizza House0.2 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gunnislake6.5 km
- Calstock7.4 km
- Bere Alston8.2 km
Bus Stops
- Bedford Square0.0 km
- Lawsons0.1 km
- Bedford Hotel0.1 km
- Bedford Hotel0.1 km
- Brook Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: PL190AE · Data under Open Government Licence