PL19 8EY is a safe, established residential area on Abbotsfield Crescent, 0.7km from Westbridge in Tavistock. Administratively it sits within Tavistock South West ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.
For families considering a move, PL19 8EY represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £317k.
Census 2021 statistics for PL19 8EY are sourced from Output Area E00103016 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ABBOTSFIELD CRESCENT, PL19 8EY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ABBOTSFIELD CRESCENT, PL19 8EY.
304
38
£ 44,300 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 65% owner-occupation and average age 38, PL19 8EY has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL19 8EY. The average age is 38.0. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 307,500
8 sales · Mean £ 316,250
Semi-Detached
£ 264,000
4 sales · Mean £ 274,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL19 8EY has low crime rates — 29 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.
school Local Schools
Tavistock College
Tavistock Primary & Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Spar Stores0.8 km
- Tavistock Service Station (Texaco)0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Abbeyfield (Tavistock) Society0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Riverside0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gunnislake5.0 km
- Calstock5.9 km
- Bere Alston6.8 km
Bus Stops
- Abbotsfield Crescent0.0 km
- Uplands0.2 km
- Lumburn Field0.2 km
- Buctor Park0.3 km
- Monksmead0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PL198EY · Data under Open Government Licence