Postcode Analysis West Devon, South West

NEW ROAD, PL16 0AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW ROAD, PL16 0AQ.

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

439

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 47,000 /yr

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Employed

47%

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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8/10
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8/10
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1/10
workEmployment
6/10
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3/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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2/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates PL16 0AQ — age 48, 75% ownership, 22% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £397k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 37.3% year-on-year.

home £397,500 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL16 0AQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on New Road, 0.2km from Lifton in Lifton. Administratively it sits within Tamarside ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.

For serious buyers, PL16 0AQ is 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 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 75% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £397k, down 37.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL16 0AQ are sourced from Output Area E00103055 (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 PL16 0AQ. The average age is 48.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.3%
Asian / British Asian0.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 30%
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

£ 397,500

4 sales · Mean £ 380,625

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

PL16 0AQ has low crime rates — 15 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.

Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour7
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Lifton Community Academy

Good0.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Arundell Arms Hotel0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Premier Lifton (Canteen)0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gunnislake14.8 km
  • Calstock17.0 km
  • Bere Alston18.5 km

Bus Stops

  • The Crescent0.2 km
  • The Crescent0.2 km
  • Arundell Arms Hotel0.2 km
  • Duntz Hill0.2 km
  • Arundell Arms Hotel0.3 km