Postcode Analysis West Devon, South West

MOORLAND LINKS LANE, PL20 6BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOORLAND LINKS LANE, PL20 6BZ.

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Population

272

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 45,100 /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: PL20 6BZ 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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10/10
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8/10
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1/10
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3/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. PL20 6BZ's low deprivation rank, 87% ownership, and £605k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

PL20 6BZ is a sought-after residential area on Moorland Links Lane, 0.7km from Roborough Down 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 6BZ offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 55 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 87% 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 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £605k. 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 6BZ are sourced from Output Area E00102917 (shared with 11 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 6BZ. The average age is 54.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 605,000

1 sales · Mean £ 605,000

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

PL20 6BZ has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bere Ferrers6.1 km
  • Bere Alston7.2 km
  • Calstock8.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Moorland Garden Hotel0.3 km
  • Moorland Garden Hotel0.3 km