PL19 8AQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on West Street, 0.1km from Tavistock in Tavistock. Administratively it sits within Tavistock North ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £135k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for PL19 8AQ are sourced from Output Area E00165950 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEST STREET, PL19 8AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST STREET, PL19 8AQ.
186
51
£ 44,300 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL19 8AQ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates PL19 8AQ — age 51, 32% ownership, 42% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £135k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL19 8AQ. The average age is 51.4. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 135,000
7 sales · Mean £ 135,428
Semi-Detached
£ 192,500
1 sales · Mean £ 192,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PL19 8AQ is moderate at 53 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 Cafe0.2 km
- Cafe Liaison0.1 km
- + 20 more
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Boots The Chemist0.2 km
- Carters Deli0.3 km
- Co-op Food0.1 km
- Country Cheeses - Natural Life0.2 km
- Eversfield Organic Retail Ltd0.1 km
- + 17 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Abbeyfield (Tavistock) Society0.5 km
- One Drake Road B&B0.1 km
- Rockmount Townhouse Ltd0.1 km
- The Bedford Hotel0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- HQ Cafe Bar0.1 km
- Queens Head0.0 km
- Tavistock Inn0.4 km
- The Cornish Arms0.1 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-Away0.1 km
- Dukes 2 Go0.2 km
- Kings Kebab & Pizza House0.1 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gunnislake6.4 km
- Calstock7.3 km
- Bere Alston8.1 km
Bus Stops
- Russell Street0.1 km
- Bedford Hotel0.1 km
- Bedford Hotel0.1 km
- Bedford Square0.1 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL198AQ · Data under Open Government Licence