Postcode Analysis West Devon, South West

WEST STREET, PL19 8AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST STREET, PL19 8AQ.

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Population

186

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 44,300 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL19 8AQ 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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3/10
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1/10
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5/10
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4/10
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5/10
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5/10
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6/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates PL19 8AQ — age 51, 32% ownership, 42% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £135k 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 8AQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on West 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 neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £135k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for PL19 8AQ are sourced from Output Area E00165950 (shared with 22 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 8AQ. The average age is 51.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 135,000

7 sales · Mean £ 135,428

Semi-Detached

£ 192,500

1 sales · Mean £ 192,500

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

Crime around PL19 8AQ is moderate at 53 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 arson35
Shoplifting35
Public order18

school Local Schools

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

Good81 pupils0.3 km
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St Peter's Church of England (VA) Junior School

Good127 pupils0.6 km
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Tavistock Primary & Nursery School

Good396 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 Bystro0.2 km
  • Bird's Nest Chinese Restaurant0.2 km
  • Bob's Cafe0.2 km
  • Cafe Liaison0.1 km
  • + 20 more
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Retailers - Other

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

4 nearby
  • Abbeyfield (Tavistock) Society0.5 km
  • One Drake Road B&B0.1 km
  • Rockmount Townhouse Ltd0.1 km
  • The Bedford Hotel0.1 km
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • HQ Cafe Bar0.1 km
  • Queens Head0.0 km
  • Tavistock Inn0.4 km
  • The Cornish Arms0.1 km
  • Union Inn0.1 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op (Tavistock)0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gunnislake6.4 km
  • Calstock7.3 km
  • Bere Alston8.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Russell Street0.1 km
  • Bedford Hotel0.1 km
  • Bedford Hotel0.1 km
  • Bedford Square0.1 km
  • Bus Station0.2 km