PL19 8HJ is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km from Westbridge in Tavistock. Administratively it sits within Tavistock South West ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.
Within the PL19 district, this postcode is characterised by 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. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for PL19 8HJ are sourced from Output Area E00103043 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PL19 8HJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL19 8HJ.
288
43
£ 44,300 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL19 8HJ 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates PL19 8HJ — age 43, 46% ownership, 19% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL19 8HJ. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL19 8HJ has low crime rates — 19 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 Primary & Nursery School
Tavistock College
St Rumon's Church of England (VC) Infants School
St Peter's Church of England (VA) Junior School
Whitchurch Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Co-op Food1.0 km
- Country Cheeses - Natural Life1.0 km
- Eversfield Organic Retail Ltd0.9 km
- Fudge-Tastic1.0 km
- Jar Plymouth Limited0.9 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Abbeyfield (Tavistock) Society0.5 km
- One Drake Road B&B1.0 km
- The Bedford Hotel0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- HQ Cafe Bar0.8 km
- Queens Head0.9 km
- The Cornish Arms0.8 km
- The Riverside0.3 km
- Union Inn0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Cafe Liaison0.9 km
- Chill0.6 km
- Church Lane0.9 km
- Dukes Coffee House1.0 km
- Poppys Cafe1.0 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Cantonese Kitchen1.0 km
- Chung Ying Chinese Take-Away0.8 km
- Dukes 2 Go1.0 km
- Kings Kebab & Pizza House0.9 km
- Mickey's Plaice0.8 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl0.6 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets plc0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gunnislake5.7 km
- Calstock6.5 km
- Bere Alston7.2 km
Bus Stops
- Grenville Drive0.1 km
- Grenville Drive0.1 km
- Tavistock College0.1 km
- Ransum Way0.2 km
- Walreddon Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL198HJ · Data under Open Government Licence