Postcode Analysis West Devon, South West

STAPLE TOR ROAD, PL19 8FY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STAPLE TOR ROAD, PL19 8FY.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

304

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 44,300 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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5/10
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4/10
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8/10
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4/10
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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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1/10
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Area Character

PL19 8FY is an established family neighbourhood — 65% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 53.1% year-on-year.

home £305,573 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL19 8FY is a safe, established residential area on Staple Tor Road, 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 8FY represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 £305k, down 53.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL19 8FY are sourced from Output Area E00103016 (shared with 5 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 8FY. 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

White / British96.7%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 309,997

24 sales · Mean £ 296,739

Flat

£ 92,000

1 sales · Mean £ 92,000

Semi-Detached

£ 308,695

5 sales · Mean £ 309,165

Detached

£ 408,000

1 sales · Mean £ 408,000

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

PL19 8FY 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.

Violence and sexual offences40
Anti-social behaviour4
Other crime4
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order2

school Local Schools

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Tavistock College

Inadequate1371 pupils0.5 km
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Tavistock Primary & Nursery School

Good396 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Spar Stores0.8 km
  • Tavistock Service Station (Texaco)0.8 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Abbeyfield (Tavistock) Society1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Riverside0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Moorcare Devon Limited1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gunnislake4.9 km
  • Calstock5.8 km
  • Bere Alston6.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Staple Tor Road0.1 km
  • Staple Tor Road0.1 km
  • Lumburn Field0.1 km
  • Abbotsfield Crescent0.2 km
  • Uplands0.3 km