Postcode Analysis West Devon, South West

FORE STREET, PL16 0BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORE STREET, PL16 0BH.

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
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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 0BH — age 48, 75% ownership, 22% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £212k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

PL16 0BH is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Fore Street, 0.1km from Lifton in Lifton. Administratively it sits within Tamarside ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £212k.

Census 2021 statistics for PL16 0BH 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 0BH. 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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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

Semi-Detached

£ 185,750

2 sales · Mean £ 185,750

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

PL16 0BH has low crime rates — 19 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
Public order4
Other theft3
Shoplifting1

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 Hotel0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gunnislake14.9 km
  • Calstock17.1 km
  • Bere Alston18.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Arundell Arms Hotel0.1 km
  • Duntz Hill0.1 km
  • Duntz Hill0.1 km
  • Arundell Arms Hotel0.1 km
  • The Crescent0.2 km