Postcode Analysis West Devon, South West

BROOK STREET, PL19 0BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROOK STREET, PL19 0BJ.

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Population

193

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 44,300 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL19 0BJ 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.

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1/10
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5/10
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6/10
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7/10
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6/10
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4/10
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2/10
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7/10
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Area Character

PL19 0BJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 35% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

PL19 0BJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Brook Street, 0.1km from Tavistock in Tavistock. Administratively it sits within Tavistock North ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a market squares zone — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 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.

Census 2021 statistics for PL19 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00165949 (shared with 37 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 PL19 0BJ. 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

White / British99.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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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 0BJ 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.

Violence and sexual offences71
Anti-social behaviour42
Shoplifting35
Criminal damage and arson34
Public order16

school Local Schools

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St Rumon's Church of England (VC) Infants School

Good81 pupils0.1 km
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St Peter's Church of England (VA) Junior School

Good127 pupils0.5 km
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Tavistock Primary & Nursery School

Good396 pupils1.0 km
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Tavistock College

Inadequate1371 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

25 nearby
  • Coffee and Cream Tavistock Ltd0.0 km
  • Ben's Bystro0.1 km
  • Bird's Nest Chinese Restaurant0.1 km
  • Bob's Cafe0.1 km
  • Cafe Liaison0.2 km
  • + 20 more
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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Boots The Chemist0.1 km
  • Carters Deli0.0 km
  • Co-op Food0.2 km
  • Country Cheeses - Natural Life0.1 km
  • Eversfield Organic Retail Ltd0.2 km
  • + 16 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Abbeyfield (Tavistock) Society0.7 km
  • One Drake Road B&B0.2 km
  • Rockmount Townhouse Ltd0.2 km
  • The Bedford Hotel0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • HQ Cafe Bar0.3 km
  • Queens Head0.3 km
  • Tavistock Inn0.1 km
  • The Cornish Arms0.3 km
  • Union Inn0.2 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op (Tavistock)0.1 km
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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Black Sheep Brew0.1 km
  • Cantonese Kitchen0.2 km
  • Chung Ying Chinese Take-Away0.4 km
  • Dukes 2 Go0.1 km
  • Kings Kebab & Pizza House0.3 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gunnislake6.7 km
  • Calstock7.5 km
  • Bere Alston8.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Brook Street0.0 km
  • Lawsons0.1 km
  • St. Rumons School0.1 km
  • Bedford Square0.2 km
  • Lawsons0.2 km