Postcode Analysis West Devon, South West

WESTBRIDGE COTTAGES, PL19 8DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTBRIDGE COTTAGES, PL19 8DQ.

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Population

288

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 44,300 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL19 8DQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. 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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4/10
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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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2/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

PL19 8DQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 46% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 13.0% year-on-year.

home £179,750 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL19 8DQ is a safe, established residential area on Westbridge Cottages, 0.1km from Westbridge in Tavistock. Administratively it sits within Tavistock South West ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.

This is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £179k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 13.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL19 8DQ are sourced from Output Area E00103043 (shared with 6 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 8DQ. The average age is 42.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.2%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 175,000

1 sales · Mean £ 175,000

Terraced

£ 164,000

39 sales · Mean £ 163,537

Detached

£ 155,000

1 sales · Mean £ 155,000

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

PL19 8DQ has low crime rates — 25 incidents 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 offences45
Anti-social behaviour14
Other crime5
Other theft4
Public order3

school Local Schools

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Tavistock Primary & Nursery School

Good396 pupils0.2 km
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Tavistock College

Inadequate1371 pupils0.2 km
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St Rumon's Church of England (VC) Infants School

Good81 pupils1.2 km
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Whitchurch Community Primary School

Good1.2 km
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St Peter's Church of England (VA) Junior School

Good127 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Eversfield Organic Retail Ltd1.0 km
  • Jar Plymouth Limited1.0 km
  • Oxfam0.9 km
  • Roots and Vines0.9 km
  • Spar Stores0.5 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Abbeyfield (Tavistock) Society0.5 km
  • The Bedford Hotel0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • HQ Cafe Bar0.9 km
  • Queens Head0.9 km
  • The Cornish Arms0.9 km
  • The Riverside0.3 km
  • Union Inn1.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Cafe Liaison0.9 km
  • Chill0.6 km
  • Church Lane0.9 km
  • Run Venture Ltd0.9 km
  • Thariks Tandoori Indian Restaurant0.9 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Chung Ying Chinese Take-Away0.8 km
  • Kings Kebab & Pizza House1.0 km
  • Mickey's Plaice0.9 km
  • Tavi Best Pizza0.9 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets plc0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gunnislake5.6 km
  • Calstock6.4 km
  • Bere Alston7.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Grenville Drive0.0 km
  • Tavistock College0.1 km
  • Grenville Drive0.1 km
  • School0.2 km
  • Ransum Way0.2 km