Is PL20 6DL a safe place to live?

Yes, PL20 6DL is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 30 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in PL20 6DL?

The average property price in PL20 6DL is currently around £359k.

What is the population of PL20 6DL?

The population for the PL20 6DL area is approximately 270 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis West Devon, South West

TAVISTOCK ROAD, PL20 6DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TAVISTOCK ROAD, PL20 6DL.

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

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Population

270

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 45,100 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL20 6DL represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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4/10

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4/10

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3/10

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6/10

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5/10

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7/10

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2/10

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6/10

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2/10

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Area Character

PL20 6DL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 53, 68% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £359k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

PL20 6DL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Tavistock Road, 0.4km from Harrowbeer in Yelverton. Administratively it sits within Buckland Monachorum ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents average 53 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £359k.

Census 2021 statistics for PL20 6DL are sourced from Output Area E00102924 (shared with 13 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 6DL. The average age is 52.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.3%

Asian / British Asian1.1%

Black / African / Caribbean0.4%

Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

38%Active

FT: 26%

Unemployed: 0%

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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 420,752

1 sales · Mean £ 420,752

Semi-Detached

£ 298,000

1 sales · Mean £ 298,000

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

PL20 6DL has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences17

Anti-social behaviour7

Criminal damage and arson4

Public order3

Shoplifting3

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby

Barnabas House B&B0.2 km

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby

Dartmoor Bakery0.1 km
Jasmine Chinese Restaurant0.2 km
Knightstone Tearooms0.9 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby

Curry Express0.2 km

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

The Burrator Inn1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Bere Alston7.9 km
Bere Ferrers8.1 km
Calstock8.5 km

Bus Stops

Leg O Mutton Inn0.1 km
Leg O Mutton Inn0.2 km
Yelverton Roundabout0.3 km
Yelverton Roundabout0.3 km