PL19 8AJ is a mixed residential area on West Street, 0.2km from Tavistock in Tavistock. Administratively it sits within Tavistock North ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.
The people who live in PL19 8AJ are typical of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Outside of residential hours, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £169k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for PL19 8AJ are sourced from Output Area E00103025 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEST STREET, PL19 8AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST STREET, PL19 8AJ.
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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. PL19 8AJ's 51% ownership and 44-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL19 8AJ. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 130,000
5 sales · Mean £ 131,990
Terraced
£ 127,500
1 sales · Mean £ 127,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PL19 8AJ is moderate at 64 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
Tavistock Primary & Nursery School
St Peter's Church of England (VA) Junior School
Tavistock College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Coffee and Cream Tavistock Ltd0.3 km
- Ben's Bystro0.3 km
- Bird's Nest Chinese Restaurant0.3 km
- Bob's Cafe0.3 km
- Cafe Liaison0.2 km
- + 20 more
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Boots The Chemist0.3 km
- Carters Deli0.4 km
- Co-op Food0.2 km
- Country Cheeses - Natural Life0.3 km
- Eversfield Organic Retail Ltd0.1 km
- + 17 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Abbeyfield (Tavistock) Society0.4 km
- One Drake Road B&B0.2 km
- Rockmount Townhouse Ltd0.2 km
- The Bedford Hotel0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- HQ Cafe Bar0.1 km
- Queens Head0.1 km
- Tavistock Inn0.5 km
- The Cornish Arms0.0 km
- Union Inn0.1 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op (Tavistock)0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Black Sheep Brew0.3 km
- Cantonese Kitchen0.1 km
- Chung Ying Chinese Take-Away0.0 km
- Dukes 2 Go0.3 km
- Kings Kebab & Pizza House0.1 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gunnislake6.3 km
- Calstock7.2 km
- Bere Alston8.0 km
Bus Stops
- Russell Street0.0 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: PL198AJ · Data under Open Government Licence