Postcode Analysis West Devon, South West

PL20 6PU House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

237

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 46,900 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL20 6PU 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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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates PL20 6PU — age 50, 83% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

PL20 6PU is a mixed residential area located 0.8km from Lovaton in West Devon. Administratively it sits within Burrator ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.

For families considering a move, PL20 6PU represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.



Census 2021 statistics for PL20 6PU are sourced from Output Area E00102928 (shared with 19 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 6PU. The average age is 50.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bere Ferrers10.4 km
  • Bere Alston11.4 km
  • Calstock12.1 km