Postcode Analysis West Devon, South West

STATION COTTAGES, PL20 7ER House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STATION COTTAGES, PL20 7ER.

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Population

397

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Avg Age

54

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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: 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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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

PL20 7ER is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £475k, 77% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £475k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 15.5% year-on-year.

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

PL20 7ER is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Station Cottages, 0.5km from Tuckermarsh in West Devon. Administratively it sits within Bere Ferrers ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in PL20, PL20 7ER offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 54, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 77% 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 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £475k, down 15.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL20 7ER are sourced from Output Area E00102900 (shared with 26 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 7ER. The average age is 53.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

42%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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 475,000

2 sales · Mean £ 475,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

PL20 7ER has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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school Local Schools

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Bere Alston Primary Academy

Inadequate139 pupils0.6 km
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Calstock Community Primary School

Good84 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • J & S Downing1.0 km
  • Premier Bere Alston1.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Taphill Takeaway0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bere Alston0.1 km
  • Calstock1.4 km
  • Gunnislake3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Bere Alston Rail Station0.1 km
  • Bere Alston Rail Station0.1 km
  • Bere Alston Station0.1 km