PL19 1SA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.3km from Tavistock in Tavistock. Administratively it sits within Tavistock North ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.
For families considering a move, PL19 1SA represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for PL19 1SA are sourced from Output Area E00103019 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PL19 1SA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL19 1SA.
262
49
£ 44,300 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. PL19 1SA's 71% ownership and 49-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL19 1SA. The average age is 48.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PL19 1SA is moderate at 51 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 Ltd0.2 km
- Ben's Bystro0.2 km
- Bird's Nest Chinese Restaurant0.2 km
- Bob's Cafe0.3 km
- Cafe Liaison0.4 km
- + 20 more
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Boots The Chemist0.2 km
- Carters Deli0.2 km
- Co-op Food0.3 km
- Country Cheeses - Natural Life0.3 km
- Eversfield Organic Retail Ltd0.4 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Abbeyfield (Tavistock) Society0.9 km
- One Drake Road B&B0.3 km
- Rockmount Townhouse Ltd0.3 km
- The Bedford Hotel0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- HQ Cafe Bar0.4 km
- Queens Head0.4 km
- Tavistock Inn0.1 km
- The Cornish Arms0.5 km
- Union Inn0.3 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op (Tavistock)0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Black Sheep Brew0.2 km
- Cantonese Kitchen0.3 km
- Chung Ying Chinese Take-Away0.5 km
- Dukes 2 Go0.3 km
- Kings Kebab & Pizza House0.4 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gunnislake6.8 km
- Calstock7.7 km
- Bere Alston8.5 km
Bus Stops
- Lawsons0.2 km
- Lawsons0.2 km
- Brook Street0.2 km
- Lawsons0.2 km
- St. Rumons School0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL191SA · Data under Open Government Licence