PL19 8HU is a mixed residential area located 1.0km from Gulworthy in West Devon. Administratively it sits within Milton Ford ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.
For families considering a move, PL19 8HU represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Property: Average house prices are around £400k.
Census 2021 statistics for PL19 8HU are sourced from Output Area E00103005 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PL19 8HU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL19 8HU.
265
50
£ 47,000 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates PL19 8HU — age 50, 72% ownership, 26% 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 8HU. The average age is 50.2. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 400,000
1 sales · Mean £ 400,000
school Local Schools
Gulworthy Primary School
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gunnislake3.7 km
- Calstock5.1 km
- Bere Alston6.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL198HU · Data under Open Government Licence