PL19 0AU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Drake Road, 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 0AU offers a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. By day, the area transitions to a traditional high streets character: traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 61% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £475k.
Census 2021 statistics for PL19 0AU are sourced from Output Area E00165949 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DRAKE ROAD, PL19 0AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DRAKE ROAD, PL19 0AU.
193
48
£ 44,300 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL19 0AU 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
No single demographic signal dominates PL19 0AU — age 48, 35% ownership, 61% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL19 0AU. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 291,000
2 sales · Mean £ 291,000
Semi-Detached
£ 400,000
1 sales · Mean £ 400,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PL19 0AU is moderate at 54 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 Deli0.2 km
- Co-op Food0.1 km
- Country Cheeses - Natural Life0.1 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&B0.0 km
- Rockmount Townhouse Ltd0.1 km
- The Bedford Hotel0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- HQ Cafe Bar0.2 km
- Queens Head0.1 km
- Tavistock Inn0.2 km
- The Cornish Arms0.2 km
- Union Inn0.1 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op (Tavistock)0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Black Sheep Brew0.1 km
- Cantonese Kitchen0.1 km
- Chung Ying Chinese Take-Away0.2 km
- Dukes 2 Go0.1 km
- Kings Kebab & Pizza House0.1 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gunnislake6.5 km
- Calstock7.4 km
- Bere Alston8.2 km
Bus Stops
- Lawsons0.1 km
- Bedford Square0.1 km
- Bedford Hotel0.1 km
- Bedford Hotel0.1 km
- Brook Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: PL190AU · Data under Open Government Licence