Postcode Analysis West Devon, South West

PL19 1SA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL19 1SA.

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Population

262

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 44,300 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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4/10
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7/10
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3/10
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6/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. PL19 1SA's 71% ownership and 49-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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

PL19 1SA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.3km from Tavistock in Tavistock. Administratively it sits within Tavistock North ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.

For families considering a move, PL19 1SA represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for PL19 1SA are sourced from Output Area E00103019 (shared with 37 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 PL19 1SA. The average age is 48.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around PL19 1SA is moderate at 51 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 offences55
Anti-social behaviour35
Shoplifting35
Criminal damage and arson23
Public order12

school Local Schools

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St Rumon's Church of England (VC) Infants School

Good81 pupils0.2 km
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St Peter's Church of England (VA) Junior School

Good127 pupils0.6 km
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Tavistock Primary & Nursery School

Good396 pupils1.1 km
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Tavistock College

Inadequate1371 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

25 nearby
  • Coffee and Cream Tavistock Ltd0.2 km
  • Ben's Bystro0.2 km
  • Bird's Nest Chinese Restaurant0.2 km
  • Bob's Cafe0.3 km
  • Cafe Liaison0.4 km
  • + 20 more
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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Boots The Chemist0.2 km
  • Carters Deli0.2 km
  • Co-op Food0.3 km
  • Country Cheeses - Natural Life0.3 km
  • Eversfield Organic Retail Ltd0.4 km
  • + 15 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Abbeyfield (Tavistock) Society0.9 km
  • One Drake Road B&B0.3 km
  • Rockmount Townhouse Ltd0.3 km
  • The Bedford Hotel0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • HQ Cafe Bar0.4 km
  • Queens Head0.4 km
  • Tavistock Inn0.1 km
  • The Cornish Arms0.5 km
  • Union Inn0.3 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op (Tavistock)0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Black Sheep Brew0.2 km
  • Cantonese Kitchen0.3 km
  • Chung Ying Chinese Take-Away0.5 km
  • Dukes 2 Go0.3 km
  • Kings Kebab & Pizza House0.4 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gunnislake6.8 km
  • Calstock7.7 km
  • Bere Alston8.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Lawsons0.2 km
  • Lawsons0.2 km
  • Brook Street0.2 km
  • Lawsons0.2 km
  • St. Rumons School0.2 km