Is PL20 6DB a safe place to live?

Yes, PL20 6DB is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 4 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of PL20 6DB?

The population for the PL20 6DB area is approximately 272 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis West Devon, South West

SOWTON ROAD, PL20 6DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOWTON ROAD, PL20 6DB.

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

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Population

272

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Avg Age

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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 6DB 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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8/10

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3/10

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1/10

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9/10

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10/10

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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. PL20 6DB's low deprivation rank, 87% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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

For serious buyers, PL20 6DB 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 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 6DB 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 6DB. 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.

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

PL20 6DB has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson1

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train Transport Links

Train Stations

Bere Ferrers5.7 km
Bere Alston6.5 km
Calstock7.5 km