Postcode Analysis West Devon, South West

PL20 6DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL20 6DS.

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Population

366

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 45,100 /yr

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Employed

32%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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6/10
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2/10
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2/10
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3/10
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6/10
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5/10
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1/10
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3/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 37% of tenure in PL20 6DS — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

PL20 6DS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.6km from Yelverton in Yelverton. Administratively it sits within Buckland Monachorum ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, PL20 6DS is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 52 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for PL20 6DS are sourced from Output Area E00102916 (shared with 16 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 6DS. The average age is 52.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.5%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.9%

Economic Activity

32%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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

PL20 6DS has low crime rates — 22 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 behaviour6
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

2 nearby
  • Dartmoor Bakery0.5 km
  • Jasmine Chinese Restaurant0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Curry Express0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Burrator Inn0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

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