Postcode Analysis West Devon, South West

PL20 6JL House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

347

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 46,900 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL20 6JL 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.

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10/10
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7/10
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1/10
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4/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates PL20 6JL — age 47, 80% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

PL20 6JL is a mixed residential area located 1.0km from Harrowbeer in West Devon. Administratively it sits within Burrator ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.

For families considering a move, PL20 6JL represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.



Census 2021 statistics for PL20 6JL are sourced from Output Area E00102931 (shared with 21 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 6JL. The average age is 46.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

49%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.

school Local Schools

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Horrabridge Primary & Nursery School

Outstanding215 pupils1.1 km
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Lady Modiford's Church of England Primary School

Good49 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Burrator Inn0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bere Alston8.5 km
  • Calstock8.9 km
  • Bere Ferrers9.0 km