Postcode Analysis West Devon, South West

BINKHAM HILL, PL20 6BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BINKHAM HILL, PL20 6BD.

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Population

252

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 45,100 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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8/10
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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, PL20 6BD combines high owner-occupation (90%), strong property values (£378k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £378k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 42.2% year-on-year.

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

PL20 6BD is a sought-after residential area on Binkham Hill, 1.0km from Yelverton in Yelverton. Administratively it sits within Buckland Monachorum ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in PL20, PL20 6BD offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 52 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 90% 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £378k, down 42.2% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for PL20 6BD are sourced from Output Area E00102925 (shared with 8 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 6BD. 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 / British99.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

£ 492,500

4 sales · Mean £ 492,500

Semi-Detached

£ 250,000

5 sales · Mean £ 241,000

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

PL20 6BD has low crime rates — 21 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 offences12
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&B0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Dartmoor Bakery0.8 km
  • Jasmine Chinese Restaurant0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Curry Express0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Burrator Inn0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bere Alston8.6 km
  • Bere Ferrers8.7 km
  • Calstock9.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Lake Lane0.4 km
  • Lake Lane0.4 km