PL19 9BW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Chollacott Close, 0.1km from Chollacott Estate in Tavistock. Administratively it sits within Tavistock South East ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in PL19, PL19 9BW offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 84% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £370k.
Census 2021 statistics for PL19 9BW are sourced from Output Area E00103040 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHOLLACOTT CLOSE, PL19 9BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHOLLACOTT CLOSE, PL19 9BW.
310
52
£ 44,300 /yr
38%
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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
PL19 9BW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 84% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 9BW. The average age is 52.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Semi-Detached
£ 340,000
4 sales · Mean £ 346,875
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL19 9BW has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Whitchurch Community Primary School
Tavistock Primary & Nursery School
St Peter's Church of England (VA) Junior School
Tavistock College
St Rumon's Church of England (VC) Infants School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Country Cheeses - Natural Life1.0 km
- Tavistock Service Station (Texaco)0.7 km
- Tavistock Youth Cafe0.6 km
- Tavy Fridge0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Abbeyfield (Tavistock) Society0.9 km
- The Bedford Hotel0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- HQ Cafe Bar0.9 km
- The Riverside0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Cafe Liaison1.0 km
- Chill0.8 km
- Church Lane1.0 km
- Poppys Cafe1.0 km
- West Devon Club0.9 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl0.6 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets plc0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Carmella's Crib Hut0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gunnislake6.2 km
- Calstock6.8 km
- Bere Alston7.5 km
Bus Stops
- Mohuns Park0.1 km
- Mohuns Park0.1 km
- Crelake Park0.3 km
- Crelake Park0.3 km
- Drake Gardens0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PL199BW · Data under Open Government Licence