Postcode Analysis West Devon, South West

LOWER WEIR COTTAGES, PL16 0HB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWER WEIR COTTAGES, PL16 0HB.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-11 (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
homeHome Ownership
7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates PL16 0HB — age 46, 76% ownership, 22% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

PL16 0HB is a safe, established residential area on Lower Weir Cottages, 0.5km 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. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £289k.

Census 2021 statistics for PL16 0HB 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 0HB. 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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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

£ 289,950

1 sales · Mean £ 289,950

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

PL16 0HB has low crime rates — 3 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 offences2
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Lifton Community Academy

Good0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Premier Lifton (Canteen)0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gunnislake14.3 km
  • Calstock16.5 km
  • Bere Alston17.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Fox and Grapes0.4 km
  • Fox and Grapes0.4 km