Postcode Analysis West Devon, South West

BEDFORD STREET, PL20 7DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEDFORD STREET, PL20 7DF.

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

300

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 45,100 /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 7DF 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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8/10
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4/10
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1/10
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6/10
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4/10
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6/10
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9/10
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6/10
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7/10
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Area Character

PL20 7DF is an established family neighbourhood — 69% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 11.9% year-on-year.

home £215,000 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL20 7DF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bedford Street, 0.8km from Tuckermarsh in Bere Alston. Administratively it sits within Bere Ferrers ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.

For families considering a move, PL20 7DF represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £215k, up 11.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL20 7DF are sourced from Output Area E00102902 (shared with 10 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 7DF. The average age is 42.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 365,000

1 sales · Mean £ 365,000

Detached

£ 250,000

5 sales · Mean £ 282,600

Terraced

£ 172,500

17 sales · Mean £ 182,558

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

PL20 7DF has low crime rates — 18 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 offences33
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson4
Burglary3
Other theft3

school Local Schools

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Bere Alston Primary Academy

Inadequate139 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • J & S Downing0.1 km
  • Premier Bere Alston0.1 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.1 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Taphill Takeaway0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bere Alston0.9 km
  • Calstock2.3 km
  • Bere Ferrers3.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Edgcumbe Hotel0.1 km
  • Edgcumbe Hotel0.1 km
  • Whitehall Drive0.2 km
  • Whitehall Drive0.2 km
  • Pilgrim Drive0.2 km