Postcode Analysis West Devon, South West

PL16 0BQ House Prices & Local Information

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

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 0BQ 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. Property prices are trending up 58.0% year-on-year.

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

PL16 0BQ is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km from Tinhay in West Devon. Administratively it sits within Tamarside ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £289k, up 58.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL16 0BQ 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 0BQ. 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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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

£ 355,000

2 sales · Mean £ 355,000

Semi-Detached

£ 236,500

2 sales · Mean £ 236,500

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

PL16 0BQ has low crime rates — 4 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 offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Lifton Community Academy

Good0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Arundell Arms Hotel1.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Premier Lifton (Canteen)0.1 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