Postcode Analysis West Devon, South West

MADGE LANE, PL19 0DY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MADGE LANE, PL19 0DY.

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Population

265

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 44,300 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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

PL19 0DY is an established family neighbourhood — 51% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £366k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

PL19 0DY is a safe, established residential area on Madge Lane, 0.2km from Tavistock in Tavistock. Administratively it sits within Tavistock North ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.

Day-to-day life in PL19 0DY has the character of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £366k.

Census 2021 statistics for PL19 0DY are sourced from Output Area E00103025 (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 PL19 0DY. The average age is 44.4. 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 Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 333,250

4 sales · Mean £ 306,650

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

Crime around PL19 0DY is moderate at 50 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 offences74
Anti-social behaviour43
Criminal damage and arson38
Shoplifting35
Other theft17

school Local Schools

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

Good81 pupils0.5 km
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Tavistock Primary & Nursery School

Good396 pupils0.8 km
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St Peter's Church of England (VA) Junior School

Good127 pupils0.8 km
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Tavistock College

Inadequate1371 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

25 nearby
  • Coffee and Cream Tavistock Ltd0.3 km
  • Ben's Bystro0.3 km
  • Bird's Nest Chinese Restaurant0.3 km
  • Bob's Cafe0.3 km
  • Cafe Liaison0.2 km
  • + 20 more
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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Boots The Chemist0.3 km
  • Carters Deli0.4 km
  • Co-op Food0.1 km
  • Country Cheeses - Natural Life0.3 km
  • Eversfield Organic Retail Ltd0.2 km
  • + 17 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Abbeyfield (Tavistock) Society0.5 km
  • One Drake Road B&B0.2 km
  • Rockmount Townhouse Ltd0.2 km
  • The Bedford Hotel0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • HQ Cafe Bar0.2 km
  • Queens Head0.1 km
  • Tavistock Inn0.4 km
  • The Cornish Arms0.1 km
  • Union Inn0.1 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op (Tavistock)0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gunnislake6.3 km
  • Calstock7.3 km
  • Bere Alston8.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Russell Street0.1 km
  • Bus Station0.2 km
  • Bus Station0.2 km
  • Bus Station0.2 km
  • Bus Station0.2 km