PL19 0DU is a safe, established residential area on King Street, 0.2km from Tavistock in Tavistock. Administratively it sits within Tavistock North ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.
PL19 0DU is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a market squares zone — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £145k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for PL19 0DU are sourced from Output Area E00103025 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KING STREET, PL19 0DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KING STREET, PL19 0DU.
265
44
£ 44,300 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
PL19 0DU is an established family neighbourhood — 51% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 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 PL19 0DU. The average age is 44.4. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 145,000
1 sales · Mean £ 145,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PL19 0DU is moderate at 50 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.
school Local Schools
St Rumon's Church of England (VC) Infants School
St Peter's Church of England (VA) Junior School
Tavistock Primary & Nursery School
Tavistock College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Coffee and Cream Tavistock Ltd0.3 km
- Ben's Bystro0.2 km
- Bird's Nest Chinese Restaurant0.2 km
- Bob's Cafe0.3 km
- Cafe Liaison0.2 km
- + 20 more
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Boots The Chemist0.2 km
- Carters Deli0.3 km
- Co-op Food0.1 km
- Country Cheeses - Natural Life0.3 km
- Eversfield Organic Retail Ltd0.2 km
- + 16 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Abbeyfield (Tavistock) Society0.6 km
- One Drake Road B&B0.2 km
- Rockmount Townhouse Ltd0.1 km
- The Bedford Hotel0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- HQ Cafe Bar0.2 km
- Queens Head0.2 km
- Tavistock Inn0.4 km
- The Cornish Arms0.2 km
- Union Inn0.1 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op (Tavistock)0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Black Sheep Brew0.2 km
- Cantonese Kitchen0.1 km
- Chung Ying Chinese Take-Away0.2 km
- Dukes 2 Go0.2 km
- Kings Kebab & Pizza House0.1 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gunnislake6.4 km
- Calstock7.4 km
- Bere Alston8.2 km
Bus Stops
- Russell Street0.2 km
- Lawsons0.2 km
- Bedford Square0.3 km
- Bedford Hotel0.3 km
- Bedford Hotel0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PL190DU · Data under Open Government Licence