Postcode Analysis West Devon, South West

DOWN ROAD, PL19 9AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOWN ROAD, PL19 9AQ.

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Population

267

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Avg Age

62

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Avg Income

£ 44,300 /yr

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Employed

25%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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8/10
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5/10
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3/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

PL19 9AQ is a settled retirement community — average age 62, 93% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £723k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode. Property prices are trending up 33.2% year-on-year.

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

PL19 9AQ is a sought-after residential area on Down Road, 0.4km from Greenlands Estate in Tavistock. Administratively it sits within Tavistock South East ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.

For serious buyers, PL19 9AQ is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents here average 62 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 93% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £723k, up 33.2% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for PL19 9AQ are sourced from Output Area E00103037 (shared with 6 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 9AQ. The average age is 62.0. 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 / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

25%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 640,000

4 sales · Mean £ 632,750

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

PL19 9AQ has low crime rates — 18 incidents 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 offences13
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Shoplifting1
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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St Peter's Church of England (VA) Junior School

Good127 pupils0.7 km
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Whitchurch Community Primary School

Good0.9 km
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St Rumon's Church of England (VC) Infants School

Good81 pupils1.1 km
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Tavistock Primary & Nursery School

Good396 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Whitchurch Inn0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Carmella's Crib Hut1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gunnislake7.0 km
  • Calstock7.6 km
  • Bere Alston8.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Tavistock Golf Club0.0 km
  • Tavistock Golf Club0.1 km
  • Down Road Middle0.1 km
  • Down Road Middle0.2 km
  • Green Lane0.5 km