PL20 6FJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Holt Close, 0.7km from Harrowbeer in Yelverton. Administratively it sits within Buckland Monachorum ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, PL20 6FJ is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 52 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £234k.
Census 2021 statistics for PL20 6FJ are sourced from Output Area E00102916 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOLT CLOSE, PL20 6FJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLT CLOSE, PL20 6FJ.
366
52
£ 45,100 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 37% of tenure in PL20 6FJ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL20 6FJ. 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. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 229,950
5 sales · Mean £ 217,970
Semi-Detached
£ 185,000
1 sales · Mean £ 185,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL20 6FJ has low crime rates — 28 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Barnabas House B&B0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Dartmoor Bakery0.5 km
- Jasmine Chinese Restaurant0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Curry Express0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Burrator Inn0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bere Alston8.3 km
- Bere Ferrers8.4 km
- Calstock8.8 km
Bus Stops
- Yelverton Roundabout0.3 km
- Yelverton Roundabout0.4 km
- Leg O Mutton Inn0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: PL206FJ · Data under Open Government Licence