PL19 9LW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Alder Road, 0.4km from Chollacott Estate in Tavistock. Administratively it sits within Tavistock South West ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.
For serious buyers, PL19 9LW is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 85% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £367k.
Census 2021 statistics for PL19 9LW are sourced from Output Area E00103045 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALDER ROAD, PL19 9LW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALDER ROAD, PL19 9LW.
353
51
£ 44,300 /yr
38%
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
No single demographic signal dominates PL19 9LW — age 51, 85% ownership, 13% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £367k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL19 9LW. The average age is 51.3. 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
£ 220,000
3 sales · Mean £ 261,666
Detached
£ 355,000
1 sales · Mean £ 355,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL19 9LW has low crime rates — 15 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
Tavistock College
St Peter's Church of England (VA) Junior School
St Rumon's Church of England (VC) Infants School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Tavistock Service Station (Texaco)0.6 km
- Tavistock Youth Cafe0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Riverside0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Chill1.0 km
- Moorcare Devon Limited0.4 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl0.2 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets plc0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Carmella's Crib Hut0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gunnislake6.0 km
- Calstock6.5 km
- Bere Alston7.2 km
Bus Stops
- Lidl0.2 km
- Lidl0.2 km
- Mohuns Park0.2 km
- Mohuns Park0.2 km
- Hazel Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PL199LW · Data under Open Government Licence