Postcode Analysis West Devon, South West

PL16 0AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL16 0AJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

503

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 47,000 /yr

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Employed

54%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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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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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

PL16 0AJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 76% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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

PL16 0AJ is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Tinhay in West Devon. Administratively it sits within Tamarside ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in PL16, PL16 0AJ offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 76% 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £307k.

Census 2021 statistics for PL16 0AJ are sourced from Output Area E00103054 (shared with 29 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 PL16 0AJ. The average age is 46.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.6%
Asian / British Asian3.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.2%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 312,500

6 sales · Mean £ 297,916

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

PL16 0AJ has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1

school Local Schools

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Lifton Community Academy

Good0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Arundell Arms Hotel0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Premier Lifton (Canteen)0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gunnislake14.7 km
  • Calstock16.9 km
  • Bere Alston18.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Fox and Grapes0.1 km
  • Fox and Grapes0.1 km