PL19 9LL is a safe, established residential area on Maple Close, 0.4km from Chollacott Estate in Tavistock. Administratively it sits within Tavistock South West ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
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 £280k, down 8.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PL19 9LL are sourced from Output Area E00103042 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAPLE CLOSE, PL19 9LL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAPLE CLOSE, PL19 9LL.
407
43
£ 44,300 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
PL19 9LL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 75% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 8.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL19 9LL. The average age is 43.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 290,000
3 sales · Mean £ 283,666
Semi-Detached
£ 231,500
7 sales · Mean £ 231,357
Detached
£ 329,500
2 sales · Mean £ 329,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL19 9LL has low crime rates — 12 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
Whitchurch Community Primary School
Tavistock Primary & Nursery School
Tavistock College
St Peter's Church of England (VA) Junior School
St Rumon's Church of England (VC) Infants School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Tavistock Service Station (Texaco)0.8 km
- Tavistock Youth Cafe0.9 km
- Whitchurch Post Office & Stores0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Riverside0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Moorcare Devon Limited0.5 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl0.3 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets plc0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Carmella's Crib Hut0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gunnislake6.0 km
- Calstock6.6 km
- Bere Alston7.2 km
Bus Stops
- Hazel Road0.2 km
- Lidl0.2 km
- Lidl0.2 km
- Priory Close0.3 km
- Priory Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PL199LL · Data under Open Government Licence