Is PL20 6AD a safe place to live?

Yes, PL20 6AD is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 26 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in PL20 6AD?

The average property price in PL20 6AD is currently around £350k.

What is the population of PL20 6AD?

The population for the PL20 6AD area is approximately 270 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis West Devon, South West

BUCKLAND TERRACE, PL20 6AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BUCKLAND TERRACE, PL20 6AD.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

270

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 45,100 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL20 6AD 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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4/10

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4/10

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3/10

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6/10

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5/10

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7/10

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2/10

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6/10

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2/10

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PL20 6AD spans multiple life stages — average age 53, moderate ownership and renting. £350k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL20 6AD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Buckland Terrace, 0.3km from Yelverton in Yelverton. Administratively it sits within Buckland Monachorum ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £350k.

Census 2021 statistics for PL20 6AD are sourced from Output Area E00102924 (shared with 13 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 PL20 6AD. The average age is 52.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.3%

Asian / British Asian1.1%

Black / African / Caribbean0.4%

Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

38%Active

FT: 26%

Unemployed: 0%

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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 350,000

1 sales · Mean £ 350,000

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

PL20 6AD has low crime rates — 26 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 offences14

Anti-social behaviour7

Public order3

Shoplifting3

Criminal damage and arson2

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby

Barnabas House B&B0.4 km

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby

Dartmoor Bakery0.0 km
Jasmine Chinese Restaurant0.0 km
Knightstone Tearooms0.7 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby

Curry Express0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Bere Alston7.8 km
Bere Ferrers7.9 km
Calstock8.3 km

Bus Stops

Leg O Mutton Inn0.1 km
Leg O Mutton Inn0.1 km
Yelverton Roundabout0.3 km
Yelverton Roundabout0.4 km