Postcode Analysis West Devon, South West

MOORLAND COURT, PL20 6BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOORLAND COURT, PL20 6BL.

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Population

272

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Avg Age

55

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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: PL20 6BL 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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10/10
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8/10
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1/10
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3/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. PL20 6BL's low deprivation rank, 87% ownership, and £620k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 65.3% year-on-year.

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

PL20 6BL is a sought-after residential area on Moorland Court, 0.6km from Yelverton in Yelverton. Administratively it sits within Buckland Monachorum ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.

For serious buyers, PL20 6BL is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 55) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 87% 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £620k, up 65.3% 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 6BL are sourced from Output Area E00102917 (shared with 11 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 6BL. The average age is 54.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 490,000

5 sales · Mean £ 487,000

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

PL20 6BL has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Yelverton Golf Club0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Dartmoor Bakery0.8 km
  • Jasmine Chinese Restaurant0.8 km
  • Knightstone Tearooms0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Curry Express0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bere Ferrers7.1 km
  • Bere Alston7.2 km
  • Calstock7.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Moorland Court0.1 km
  • Moorland Court0.1 km
  • Rock Shelter0.4 km
  • Rock Shelter0.4 km