Postcode Analysis West Devon, South West

MEAVY LANE, PL20 6AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEAVY LANE, PL20 6AE.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

325

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 45,100 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL20 6AE 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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7/10
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2/10
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3/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. PL20 6AE's low deprivation rank, 93% ownership, and £475k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £475k 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

PL20 6AE is a sought-after residential area on Meavy Lane, 0.4km from Yelverton in Yelverton. Administratively it sits within Buckland Monachorum ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.

For serious buyers, PL20 6AE is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 93% 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 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £475k. 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 PL20 6AE are sourced from Output Area E00102927 (shared with 13 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 PL20 6AE. The average age is 50.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 475,000

2 sales · Mean £ 475,000

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

PL20 6AE has low crime rates — 28 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 offences20
Anti-social behaviour7
Criminal damage and arson4
Public order3
Shoplifting3

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Barnabas House B&B0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Dartmoor Bakery0.4 km
  • Jasmine Chinese Restaurant0.4 km
  • Knightstone Tearooms0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Curry Express0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Burrator Inn0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bere Alston8.1 km
  • Bere Ferrers8.1 km
  • Calstock8.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Yelverton Roundabout0.1 km
  • Yelverton Roundabout0.1 km
  • Gratton Cross0.5 km
  • Leg O Mutton Inn0.5 km
  • Gratton Lane0.5 km