Postcode Analysis West Devon, South West

PLYMOUTH ROAD, PL19 8AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PLYMOUTH ROAD, PL19 8AU.

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Population

186

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 44,300 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL19 8AU 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.

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3/10
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1/10
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5/10
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4/10
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5/10
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5/10
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6/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PL19 8AU spans multiple life stages — average age 51, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (51) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 56.5% year-on-year.

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

PL19 8AU is a mixed residential area on Plymouth Road, 0.2km from Tavistock in Tavistock. Administratively it sits within Tavistock North ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.

For renters and young professionals, PL19 8AU offers a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Outside of residential hours, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The 51 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £513k, down 56.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL19 8AU are sourced from Output Area E00165950 (shared with 22 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 8AU. 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

White / British96.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 607,500

4 sales · Mean £ 545,875

Flat

£ 135,000

1 sales · Mean £ 135,000

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

Crime around PL19 8AU 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.

Violence and sexual offences74
Anti-social behaviour35
Criminal damage and arson35
Shoplifting33
Public order18

school Local Schools

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

Good81 pupils0.4 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 pupils0.6 km
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Tavistock College

Inadequate1371 pupils0.9 km
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Whitchurch Community Primary School

Good1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

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

22 nearby
  • Boots The Chemist0.3 km
  • Carters Deli0.4 km
  • Co-op Food0.3 km
  • Country Cheeses - Natural Life0.3 km
  • Eversfield Organic Retail Ltd0.2 km
  • + 17 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Abbeyfield (Tavistock) Society0.4 km
  • One Drake Road B&B0.3 km
  • Rockmount Townhouse Ltd0.3 km
  • The Bedford Hotel0.1 km
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • HQ Cafe Bar0.1 km
  • Queens Head0.2 km
  • Tavistock Inn0.5 km
  • The Cornish Arms0.1 km
  • Union Inn0.2 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op (Tavistock)0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gunnislake6.3 km
  • Calstock7.2 km
  • Bere Alston8.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Bus Station0.1 km
  • Bus Station0.1 km
  • Bus Station0.1 km
  • Bus Station0.1 km
  • Bedford Hotel0.1 km