Postcode Analysis West Devon, South West

PL16 0DF House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (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
workEmployment
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 0DF — age 48, 75% ownership, 22% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £227k 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 0DF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.5km 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £227k.

Census 2021 statistics for PL16 0DF 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 0DF. 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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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

Semi-Detached

£ 227,500

1 sales · Mean £ 227,500

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

PL16 0DF has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1

school Local Schools

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Lifton Community Academy

Good0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Arundell Arms Hotel0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Premier Lifton (Canteen)0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gunnislake14.5 km
  • Calstock16.7 km
  • Bere Alston18.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Fox and Grapes0.3 km
  • Fox and Grapes0.3 km