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.
MEAVY LANE, PL20 6AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEAVY LANE, PL20 6AP.
409
56
£ 46,900 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
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.
school Local Schools
Meavy Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Barnabas House B&B0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Dartmoor Bakery0.9 km
- Jasmine Chinese Restaurant1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Curry Express1.0 km
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
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Postcode Profile: PL206AP · Data under Open Government Licence