Postcode Analysis West Devon, South West

MEAVY LANE, PL20 6AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEAVY LANE, PL20 6AP.

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Population

409

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 46,900 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL20 6AP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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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9/10
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2/10
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2/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

PL20 6AP is a settled retirement community — average age 56, 96% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £856k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode. Property prices are trending down 6.0% year-on-year.

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

PL20 6AP is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Meavy Lane, 0.9km from Yelverton in Dousland. Administratively it sits within Burrator ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.

For serious buyers, PL20 6AP is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents here average 56 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 96% 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 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £856k, down 6.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL20 6AP are sourced from Output Area E00102929 (shared with 12 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 6AP. The average age is 56.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 830,000

3 sales · Mean £ 736,000

Semi-Detached

£ 277,500

1 sales · Mean £ 277,500

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

PL20 6AP has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Meavy Church of England Primary School

Good88 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Barnabas House B&B0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Dartmoor Bakery0.9 km
  • Jasmine Chinese Restaurant1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Curry Express1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Burrator Inn1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bere Ferrers8.4 km
  • Bere Alston8.6 km
  • Calstock9.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Gratton Lane0.1 km
  • Gratton Cross0.1 km