PL19 9BB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Whitchurch Road, 0.5km from Chollacott Estate in Tavistock. Administratively it sits within Tavistock South East ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.
For families considering a move, PL19 9BB represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 58 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £300k.
Census 2021 statistics for PL19 9BB are sourced from Output Area E00103038 (shared with 187 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WHITCHURCH ROAD, PL19 9BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHITCHURCH ROAD, PL19 9BB.
398
58
£ 44,300 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Average age 58, 78% owned. PL19 9BB is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL19 9BB. The average age is 57.6. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 240,000
5 sales · Mean £ 239,700
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL19 9BB has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Tavistock Primary & Nursery School
St Peter's Church of England (VA) Junior School
St Rumon's Church of England (VC) Infants School
Tavistock College
Whitchurch Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Coffee and Cream Tavistock Ltd0.7 km
- Ben's Bystro0.7 km
- Bird's Nest Chinese Restaurant0.7 km
- Bob's Cafe0.6 km
- Cafe Liaison0.6 km
- + 21 more
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Boots The Chemist0.7 km
- Carters Deli0.7 km
- Co-op Food0.7 km
- Country Cheeses - Natural Life0.6 km
- Eversfield Organic Retail Ltd0.6 km
- + 17 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Abbeyfield (Tavistock) Society0.5 km
- One Drake Road B&B0.7 km
- Rockmount Townhouse Ltd0.7 km
- The Bedford Hotel0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- HQ Cafe Bar0.5 km
- Queens Head0.6 km
- Tavistock Inn0.8 km
- The Cornish Arms0.6 km
- The Riverside0.7 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op (Tavistock)0.9 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets plc0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Black Sheep Brew0.7 km
- Cantonese Kitchen0.7 km
- Chung Ying Chinese Take-Away0.6 km
- Dukes 2 Go0.6 km
- Kings Kebab & Pizza House0.7 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gunnislake6.2 km
- Calstock6.9 km
- Bere Alston7.7 km
Bus Stops
- Whitchurch Road0.1 km
- Down Road0.1 km
- Down Road0.2 km
- Crelake Park0.2 km
- Crelake Park0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL199BB · Data under Open Government Licence