Postcode Analysis West Devon, South West

WHEAL MARIA, PL19 8PD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHEAL MARIA, PL19 8PD.

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Population

298

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 47,000 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL19 8PD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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6/10
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6/10
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3/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates PL19 8PD — age 45, 76% ownership, 24% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £419k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

PL19 8PD is a mixed residential area on Wheal Maria, 0.6km from Latchley in West Devon. Administratively it sits within Milton Ford ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in PL19, PL19 8PD offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 76% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Prices average £419k.

Census 2021 statistics for PL19 8PD are sourced from Output Area E00103006 (shared with 22 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 8PD. The average age is 45.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 381,500

6 sales · Mean £ 362,416

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gunnislake3.4 km
  • Calstock5.6 km
  • Bere Alston7.1 km