Postcode Analysis West Devon, South West

OLD LAUNCESTON ROAD, PL19 8LZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD LAUNCESTON ROAD, PL19 8LZ.

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

306

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 44,300 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL19 8LZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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9/10
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4/10
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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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4/10
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10/10
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8/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. PL19 8LZ's low deprivation rank, 94% ownership, and £275k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £275k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL19 8LZ is a sought-after residential area on Old Launceston Road, 0.6km from Tavistock in Tavistock. Administratively it sits within Tavistock North ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.

For serious buyers, PL19 8LZ is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 94% 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £275k. 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 8LZ are sourced from Output Area E00103024 (shared with 7 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 8LZ. The average age is 51.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 275,000

1 sales · Mean £ 275,000

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

PL19 8LZ has low crime rates — 21 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.

Violence and sexual offences33
Other theft11
Criminal damage and arson10
Anti-social behaviour7
Public order6

school Local Schools

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Tavistock Primary & Nursery School

Good396 pupils0.8 km
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St Rumon's Church of England (VC) Infants School

Good81 pupils0.8 km
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Tavistock College

Inadequate1371 pupils1.0 km
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St Peter's Church of England (VA) Junior School

Good127 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

25 nearby
  • Coffee and Cream Tavistock Ltd0.7 km
  • Ben's Bystro0.6 km
  • Bird's Nest Chinese Restaurant0.6 km
  • Bob's Cafe0.7 km
  • Cafe Liaison0.6 km
  • + 20 more
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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Boots The Chemist0.6 km
  • Carters Deli0.7 km
  • Co-op Food0.5 km
  • Country Cheeses - Natural Life0.7 km
  • Eversfield Organic Retail Ltd0.5 km
  • + 16 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Abbeyfield (Tavistock) Society0.5 km
  • One Drake Road B&B0.6 km
  • Rockmount Townhouse Ltd0.5 km
  • The Bedford Hotel0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • HQ Cafe Bar0.5 km
  • Queens Head0.5 km
  • Tavistock Inn0.8 km
  • The Cornish Arms0.4 km
  • Union Inn0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op (Tavistock)0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Black Sheep Brew0.6 km
  • Cantonese Kitchen0.5 km
  • Chung Ying Chinese Take-Away0.4 km
  • Dukes 2 Go0.6 km
  • Kings Kebab & Pizza House0.4 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gunnislake6.1 km
  • Calstock7.1 km
  • Bere Alston8.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Post Box0.1 km
  • Post Box0.1 km
  • Courtlands Road0.1 km
  • Courtlands Road0.2 km
  • Howard Close0.2 km