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.
BINKHAM HILL, PL20 6BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BINKHAM HILL, PL20 6BD.
252
52
£ 45,100 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
£ 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Barnabas House B&B0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Dartmoor Bakery0.8 km
- Jasmine Chinese Restaurant0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Curry Express0.8 km
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
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Postcode Profile: PL206BD · Data under Open Government Licence