Postcode Analysis West Devon, South West

DOUSLAND ROAD, PL20 6BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOUSLAND ROAD, PL20 6BA.

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

366

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 45,100 /yr

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Employed

32%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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2/10
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2/10
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3/10
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6/10
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5/10
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1/10
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3/10
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8/10
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Area Character

With 37% social renting, PL20 6BA is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

PL20 6BA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Dousland Road, 0.8km from Yelverton in Yelverton. Administratively it sits within Buckland Monachorum ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, PL20 6BA is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £492k.

Census 2021 statistics for PL20 6BA are sourced from Output Area E00102916 (shared with 16 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 6BA. The average age is 52.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.5%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.9%

Economic Activity

32%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 462,500

2 sales · Mean £ 462,500

Detached

£ 484,000

1 sales · Mean £ 484,000

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

PL20 6BA has low crime rates — 25 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.

Violence and sexual offences13
Criminal damage and arson4
Public order3
Shoplifting3
Drugs2

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Barnabas House B&B0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Dartmoor Bakery0.7 km
  • Jasmine Chinese Restaurant0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Curry Express0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Burrator Inn0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bere Alston8.5 km
  • Bere Ferrers8.6 km
  • Calstock9.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Yelverton Roundabout0.4 km