Postcode Analysis West Devon, South West

PL20 6HY House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 6HY 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

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, PL20 6HY combines high owner-occupation (93%), strong property values (£697k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 63.9% year-on-year.

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

PL20 6HY is a sought-after residential area located 0.7km 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 6HY offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 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 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £697k, up 63.9% year-on-year. 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 6HY 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 6HY. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 697,500

4 sales · Mean £ 708,163

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-07)

PL20 6HY has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Barnabas House B&B1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Yelverton Golf Club0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Dartmoor Bakery0.9 km
  • Jasmine Chinese Restaurant0.9 km
  • Knightstone Tearooms0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Curry Express0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bere Ferrers7.6 km
  • Bere Alston7.9 km
  • Calstock8.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Rock Shelter0.4 km
  • Rock Shelter0.4 km