PL19 8LS is a sought-after residential area on Inswell Court, 0.7km from Tavistock 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 8LS 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £367k. 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 8LS are sourced from Output Area E00103021 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
INSWELL COURT, PL19 8LS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for INSWELL COURT, PL19 8LS.
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 8LS's low deprivation rank, 88% ownership, and £367k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £367k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL19 8LS. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 323,750
2 sales · Mean £ 323,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL19 8LS has low crime rates — 13 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
St Rumon's Church of England (VC) Infants School
Tavistock College
St Peter's Church of England (VA) Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Coffee and Cream Tavistock Ltd0.8 km
- Ben's Bystro0.8 km
- Bird's Nest Chinese Restaurant0.7 km
- Bob's Cafe0.8 km
- Cafe Liaison0.7 km
- + 20 more
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Boots The Chemist0.8 km
- Carters Deli0.8 km
- Co-op Food0.6 km
- Country Cheeses - Natural Life0.8 km
- Eversfield Organic Retail Ltd0.7 km
- + 16 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Abbeyfield (Tavistock) Society0.5 km
- One Drake Road B&B0.7 km
- Rockmount Townhouse Ltd0.6 km
- The Bedford Hotel0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- HQ Cafe Bar0.7 km
- Queens Head0.6 km
- Tavistock Inn0.9 km
- The Cornish Arms0.6 km
- Union Inn0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op (Tavistock)0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Black Sheep Brew0.7 km
- Cantonese Kitchen0.6 km
- Chung Ying Chinese Take-Away0.5 km
- Dukes 2 Go0.8 km
- Kings Kebab & Pizza House0.6 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gunnislake6.0 km
- Calstock7.0 km
- Bere Alston7.9 km
Bus Stops
- Post Box0.0 km
- Post Box0.0 km
- Howard Close0.1 km
- The Manor0.2 km
- Manor Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PL198LS · Data under Open Government Licence