Postcode Analysis West Devon, South West

BOLTS COTTAGES, PL20 6HE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOLTS COTTAGES, PL20 6HE.

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Population

193

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 45,100 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL20 6HE 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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7/10
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1/10
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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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7/10
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Area Character

PL20 6HE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 78% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. 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 6HE is a well-regarded residential area on Bolts Cottages, 0.1km from Milton Combe in West Devon. Administratively it sits within Buckland Monachorum ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.

For serious buyers, PL20 6HE is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 50 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 78% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

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 6HE are sourced from Output Area E00102919 (shared with 18 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 6HE. The average age is 50.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.4%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bere Ferrers4.4 km
  • Bere Alston5.0 km
  • Calstock6.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Who'd Have Thought It0.1 km
  • Who'd Have Thought It0.1 km
  • Church Hill0.4 km
  • Church Hill0.4 km