Postcode Analysis West Devon, South West

SCHOOL ROAD, PL19 9SR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCHOOL ROAD, PL19 9SR.

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Population

280

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 44,300 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL19 9SR represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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8/10
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6/10
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4/10
workEmployment
7/10
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1/10
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7/10
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5/10
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8/10
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7/10
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Area Character

PL19 9SR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 82% 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 26.5% year-on-year.

home £317,190 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL19 9SR is a safe, established residential area on School Road, 0.6km from Whitchurch in Tavistock. Administratively it sits within Tavistock South West ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in PL19, PL19 9SR offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. 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 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 82% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £317k, down 26.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL19 9SR are sourced from Output Area E00165958 (shared with 10 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 9SR. The average age is 46.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.6%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

Detached

£ 430,000

3 sales · Mean £ 471,666

Flat

£ 147,975

2 sales · Mean £ 147,975

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

PL19 9SR has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences22
Anti-social behaviour7
Other theft4
Criminal damage and arson3
Vehicle crime2

school Local Schools

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Whitchurch Community Primary School

Good0.0 km
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Tavistock Primary & Nursery School

Good396 pupils1.3 km
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Tavistock College

Inadequate1371 pupils1.4 km
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St Peter's Church of England (VA) Junior School

Good127 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Whitchurch Post Office & Stores0.5 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Whitchurch Inn0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Moorcare Devon Limited0.9 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets plc0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Carmella's Crib Hut0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gunnislake6.3 km
  • Calstock6.7 km
  • Bere Alston7.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Priory Close0.1 km
  • Whitchurch Halt0.1 km
  • Whitchurch Halt0.1 km
  • Priory Close0.1 km
  • Hazel Road0.3 km