Postcode Analysis West Devon, South West

WHEELWRIGHT COURT, PL20 6LA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHEELWRIGHT COURT, PL20 6LA.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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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 6LA 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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Area Character

PL20 6LA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 80% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 6LA is a safe, established residential area on Wheelwright Court, 0.1km from Walkhampton in West Devon. Administratively it sits within Burrator ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.

For families considering a move, PL20 6LA represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £240k.

Census 2021 statistics for PL20 6LA 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 6LA. 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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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 234,000

3 sales · Mean £ 213,166

Semi-Detached

£ 246,000

3 sales · Mean £ 246,500

Detached

£ 275,000

1 sales · Mean £ 275,000

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

PL20 6LA has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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Public order1

school Local Schools

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Lady Modiford's Church of England Primary School

Good49 pupils0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bere Alston9.6 km
  • Calstock9.9 km
  • Bere Ferrers10.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Memorial0.1 km
  • Memorial0.1 km
  • Church View0.1 km
  • Church View0.2 km