PL19 8FR is a sought-after residential area on Cowslip Avenue, 0.9km from Westbridge in Tavistock. Administratively it sits within Tavistock North ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in PL19, PL19 8FR offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £324k, up 4.8% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for PL19 8FR are sourced from Output Area E00103021 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COWSLIP AVENUE, PL19 8FR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COWSLIP AVENUE, PL19 8FR.
379
49
£ 44,300 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. PL19 8FR's low deprivation rank, 88% ownership, and £324k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £324k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 4.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL19 8FR. The average age is 49.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 222,500
10 sales · Mean £ 200,800
Detached
£ 365,000
16 sales · Mean £ 363,250
Semi-Detached
£ 248,000
11 sales · Mean £ 266,927
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL19 8FR has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Tavistock Primary & Nursery School
Tavistock College
St Rumon's Church of England (VC) Infants School
St Peter's Church of England (VA) Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Co-op Food0.9 km
- Eversfield Organic Retail Ltd0.9 km
- Jar Plymouth Limited0.9 km
- Oxfam0.9 km
- Roots and Vines0.8 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Abbeyfield (Tavistock) Society0.6 km
- One Drake Road B&B0.9 km
- Rockmount Townhouse Ltd0.9 km
- The Bedford Hotel1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- HQ Cafe Bar0.9 km
- Queens Head0.8 km
- The Cornish Arms0.8 km
- Union Inn0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Bird's Nest Chinese Restaurant1.0 km
- Cafe Liaison0.9 km
- Chill0.8 km
- Church Lane0.9 km
- Robertson's Restaurant1.0 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Black Sheep Brew1.0 km
- Cantonese Kitchen0.8 km
- Chung Ying Chinese Take-Away0.7 km
- Dukes 2 Go1.0 km
- Kings Kebab & Pizza House0.8 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gunnislake5.7 km
- Calstock6.8 km
- Bere Alston7.7 km
Bus Stops
- Howard Close0.2 km
- The Manor0.3 km
- Post Box0.3 km
- Post Box0.3 km
- Hospital0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: PL198FR · Data under Open Government Licence