How much do houses cost in PL16 0AY?

The average property price in PL16 0AY is currently around £462k.

What is the population of PL16 0AY?

The population for the PL16 0AY area is approximately 292 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis West Devon, South West

PL16 0AY House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

292

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Avg Age

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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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8/10

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6/10

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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, PL16 0AY combines high owner-occupation (79%), strong property values (£462k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £462k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL16 0AY is a mixed residential area located 0.1km from Sprytown in West Devon. Administratively it sits within Tamarside ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.

For serious buyers, PL16 0AY is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 79% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Prices average £462k.

Census 2021 statistics for PL16 0AY 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 0AY. 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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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 462,000

3 sales · Mean £ 572,333

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Gunnislake14.6 km
Calstock16.8 km
Bere Alston18.2 km

Bus Stops

Sprytown0.1 km
Sprytown0.1 km
Sprytown Cross0.2 km
Sprytown Cross0.3 km