Postcode Analysis West Devon, South West

MEAVY VILLAS, PL20 6AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEAVY VILLAS, PL20 6AQ.

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 6AQ 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

PL20 6AQ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 93% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

PL20 6AQ is a sought-after residential area on Meavy Villas, 0.6km from Yelverton in Yelverton. Administratively it sits within Buckland Monachorum ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in PL20, PL20 6AQ offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 6AQ 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 6AQ. 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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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

PL20 6AQ has low crime rates — 27 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&B0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Dartmoor Bakery0.5 km
  • Jasmine Chinese Restaurant0.6 km
  • Knightstone Tearooms1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Curry Express0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Burrator Inn0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bere Ferrers8.2 km
  • Bere Alston8.3 km
  • Calstock8.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Yelverton Roundabout0.1 km
  • Yelverton Roundabout0.2 km
  • Gratton Cross0.3 km
  • Gratton Lane0.4 km