PL19 9BX is a sought-after residential area on Newtake Road, 0.3km from Whitchurch in Tavistock. Administratively it sits within Tavistock South East ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in PL19, PL19 9BX offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 54) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 85% 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £453k. 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 9BX are sourced from Output Area E00103030 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEWTAKE ROAD, PL19 9BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEWTAKE ROAD, PL19 9BX.
270
54
£ 44,300 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL19 9BX 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
PL19 9BX is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £453k, 85% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £453k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL19 9BX. The average age is 53.9. 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
Terraced
£ 480,000
2 sales · Mean £ 480,000
Detached
£ 340,000
5 sales · Mean £ 342,100
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL19 9BX has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Whitchurch Community Primary School
St Peter's Church of England (VA) Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Whitchurch Post Office & Stores0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Whitchurch Inn0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Carmella's Crib Hut0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gunnislake6.7 km
- Calstock7.0 km
- Bere Alston7.5 km
Bus Stops
- Church Lea0.2 km
- Church Lea0.2 km
- Post Office0.2 km
- Post Office0.2 km
- Whitchurch Halt0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PL199BX · Data under Open Government Licence