Postcode Analysis West Devon, South West

ST ANDREWS ROAD, PL19 9BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST ANDREWS ROAD, PL19 9BY.

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Population

270

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 44,300 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL19 9BY 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.

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9/10
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7/10
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5/10
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4/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, PL19 9BY combines high owner-occupation (85%), strong property values (£450k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £450k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

PL19 9BY is a sought-after residential area on St Andrews Road, 0.4km from Whitchurch in Tavistock. Administratively it sits within Tavistock South East ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.

For serious buyers, PL19 9BY is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 54, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £450k. 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 9BY are sourced from Output Area E00103030 (shared with 8 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 9BY. 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%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 430,000

3 sales · Mean £ 403,333

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

PL19 9BY has low crime rates — 12 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 offences15
Vehicle crime4
Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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Whitchurch Community Primary School

Good0.3 km
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St Peter's Church of England (VA) Junior School

Good127 pupils1.4 km
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Tavistock Primary & Nursery School

Good396 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Whitchurch Post Office & Stores0.3 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Whitchurch Inn0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Lidl0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Carmella's Crib Hut0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gunnislake6.5 km
  • Calstock6.9 km
  • Bere Alston7.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Whitchurch Halt0.2 km
  • Whitchurch Halt0.2 km
  • Church Lea0.2 km
  • Church Lea0.2 km
  • Post Office0.3 km