Postcode Analysis West Devon, South West

NEWTAKE ROAD, PL19 9BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEWTAKE ROAD, PL19 9BX.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

270

cake
Avg Age

54

payments
Avg Income

£ 44,300 /yr

work
Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

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.

shieldSafety
9/10
family_restroomFamily
7/10
favoriteHealth
5/10
workEmployment
4/10
diversity_3Diversity
1/10
paymentsAffluence
8/10
directions_transitTransit
2/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
trending_upInvestment
7/10
psychology

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.

home £453,333 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 2%
lightbulb

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.

Violence and sexual offences6
Vehicle crime3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1

school Local Schools

P

Whitchurch Community Primary School

Good0.4 km
P

St Peter's Church of England (VA) Junior School

Good127 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Whitchurch Post Office & Stores0.3 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Whitchurch Inn0.3 km
fastfood

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