PL16 0BU is a safe, established residential area on Park Cottages, 0.3km from Lifton in Lifton. Administratively it sits within Tamarside ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for PL16 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00103053 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PARK COTTAGES, PL16 0BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARK COTTAGES, PL16 0BU.
299
42
£ 47,000 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL16 0BU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
PL16 0BU is an established family neighbourhood — 57% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL16 0BU. The average age is 41.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL16 0BU has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Lifton Community Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Arundell Arms Hotel0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gunnislake15.0 km
- Calstock17.2 km
- Bere Alston18.6 km
Bus Stops
- The Crescent0.1 km
- The Crescent0.2 km
- Arundell Arms Hotel0.2 km
- Duntz Hill0.2 km
- The Crescent0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PL160BU · Data under Open Government Licence