Postcode Analysis West Devon, South West

HESSARY VIEW, PL20 6RA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HESSARY VIEW, PL20 6RA.

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

356

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 46,300 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL20 6RA represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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

No single demographic signal dominates PL20 6RA — age 47, 80% ownership, 17% 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 6RA is a safe, established residential area on Hessary View, 0.5km from Princetown in Princetown. Administratively it sits within Dartmoor ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.

For families considering a move, PL20 6RA represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. 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.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £255k.

Census 2021 statistics for PL20 6RA are sourced from Output Area E00102962 (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 6RA. The average age is 46.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.9%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 217,500

4 sales · Mean £ 215,000

Terraced

£ 140,000

1 sales · Mean £ 140,000

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

PL20 6RA has low crime rates — 20 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 offences12
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson4
Public order3
Other theft2

school Local Schools

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Princetown Community Primary School

Good33 pupils0.3 km

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Dewerstone0.4 km
  • Fox Tor Cafe.0.5 km
  • Princetown Brewery0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bere Alston15.9 km
  • Calstock15.9 km
  • Gunnislake16.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Woodville0.2 km
  • Primary School0.3 km
  • Primary School0.3 km
  • Dartmoor Visitor Centre0.4 km
  • Dartmoor Visitor Centre0.4 km