Is PL20 6FA a safe place to live?

Yes, PL20 6FA is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 5 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of PL20 6FA?

The population for the PL20 6FA area is approximately 347 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis West Devon, South West

PL20 6FA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL20 6FA.

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

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Population

347

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 46,900 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL20 6FA 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.

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10/10

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7/10

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1/10

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4/10

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2/10

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8/10

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1/10

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8/10

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5/10

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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates PL20 6FA — age 47, 80% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 6FA is a safe, established residential area located 0.1km from Walkhampton in West Devon. Administratively it sits within Burrator ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for PL20 6FA are sourced from Output Area E00102931 (shared with 21 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 6FA. The average age is 46.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%

Asian / British Asian0.3%

Black / African / Caribbean0.6%

Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

49%Active

FT: 27%

Unemployed: 2%

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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 6FA has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft1

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school Local Schools

Lady Modiford's Church of England Primary School

Good49 pupils0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Bere Alston9.5 km
Calstock9.8 km
Bere Ferrers10.1 km

Bus Stops

Memorial0.1 km
Memorial0.1 km
Church View0.1 km
Church View0.1 km