Postcode Analysis West Devon, South West

PL16 0AS House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-09 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

292

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 47,000 /yr

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Employed

56%

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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10/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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4/10
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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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Area Character

PL16 0AS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 79% 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 0AS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.4km from Portgate 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 0AS offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 79% 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 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £392k.

Census 2021 statistics for PL16 0AS are sourced from Output Area E00103056 (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 PL16 0AS. The average age is 51.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

56%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

£ 392,500

2 sales · Mean £ 392,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)

PL16 0AS has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gunnislake15.0 km
  • Calstock17.1 km
  • Bere Alston18.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Sprytown0.4 km
  • Sprytown0.4 km
  • Sprytown Cross0.4 km
  • Sprytown Cross0.4 km
  • Harris Arms0.4 km