PL19 8RF is a sought-after residential area on Manor Way, 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 8RF offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 80% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £232k, down 27.7% year-on-year. 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 8RF are sourced from Output Area E00165951 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MANOR WAY, PL19 8RF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MANOR WAY, PL19 8RF.
322
48
£ 44,300 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL19 8RF 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, PL19 8RF combines high owner-occupation (80%), strong property values (£232k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 27.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL19 8RF. The average age is 48.3. 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
£ 206,000
3 sales · Mean £ 204,333
Semi-Detached
£ 255,000
5 sales · Mean £ 248,800
Terraced
£ 230,000
4 sales · Mean £ 235,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL19 8RF has low crime rates — 12 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
St Rumon's Church of England (VC) Infants School
Tavistock Primary & Nursery School
Tavistock College
St Peter's Church of England (VA) Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Coffee and Cream Tavistock Ltd0.7 km
- Ben's Bystro0.7 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 Chemist0.7 km
- Carters Deli0.8 km
- Co-op Food0.6 km
- Country Cheeses - Natural Life0.8 km
- Eversfield Organic Retail Ltd0.6 km
- + 16 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Abbeyfield (Tavistock) Society0.7 km
- One Drake Road B&B0.6 km
- Rockmount Townhouse Ltd0.5 km
- The Bedford Hotel0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- HQ Cafe Bar0.7 km
- Queens Head0.6 km
- Tavistock Inn0.8 km
- The Cornish Arms0.6 km
- Union Inn0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op (Tavistock)0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Black Sheep Brew0.7 km
- Cantonese Kitchen0.5 km
- Chung Ying Chinese Take-Away0.5 km
- Dukes 2 Go0.7 km
- Kings Kebab & Pizza House0.5 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gunnislake6.2 km
- Calstock7.2 km
- Bere Alston8.1 km
Bus Stops
- Manor Road0.1 km
- Courtlands Road0.2 km
- Courtlands Road0.2 km
- Post Box0.2 km
- Post Box0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL198RF · Data under Open Government Licence