PL19 8LY is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Tavistock in Tavistock. Administratively it sits within Tavistock North ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for PL19 8LY are sourced from Output Area E00103023 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PL19 8LY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL19 8LY.
305
46
£ 44,300 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL19 8LY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
PL19 8LY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 78% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL19 8LY. The average age is 46.4. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL19 8LY has low crime rates — 46 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
St Rumon's Church of England (VC) Infants School
Tavistock Primary & Nursery School
St Peter's Church of England (VA) Junior School
Tavistock College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Coffee and Cream Tavistock Ltd0.5 km
- Ben's Bystro0.4 km
- Bird's Nest Chinese Restaurant0.4 km
- Bob's Cafe0.5 km
- Cafe Liaison0.3 km
- + 20 more
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Boots The Chemist0.4 km
- Carters Deli0.5 km
- Co-op Food0.3 km
- Country Cheeses - Natural Life0.5 km
- Eversfield Organic Retail Ltd0.3 km
- + 17 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Abbeyfield (Tavistock) Society0.4 km
- One Drake Road B&B0.3 km
- Rockmount Townhouse Ltd0.3 km
- The Bedford Hotel0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- HQ Cafe Bar0.3 km
- Queens Head0.2 km
- Tavistock Inn0.6 km
- The Cornish Arms0.2 km
- Union Inn0.3 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op (Tavistock)0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Black Sheep Brew0.4 km
- Cantonese Kitchen0.3 km
- Chung Ying Chinese Take-Away0.2 km
- Dukes 2 Go0.4 km
- Kings Kebab & Pizza House0.2 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gunnislake6.2 km
- Calstock7.2 km
- Bere Alston8.0 km
Bus Stops
- Russell Street0.2 km
- Courtlands Road0.2 km
- West Street0.2 km
- Courtlands Road0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL198LY · Data under Open Government Licence