Postcode report
PL19 9DT Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About PL19 9DT: area rating, property, schools and local change
PL19 9DT is a postcode in Tavistock South East, West Devon, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near PL19 9DT, then scores the surrounding small area 52/100 - bottom 46% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around PL19 9DT are safety and health, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for PL19 9DT is based on West Devon 005 Census 2021. It covers 12,680 residents, 953 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 51, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 69% owner-occupied, 17% privately rented, 12% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 6/10.
For property prices near PL19 9DT, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the PL19 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £260k from 71 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near PL19 9DT can compare 6 state schools within one mile, including 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 1 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near PL19 9DT by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around PL19 9DT is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 4 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about PL19 9DT
Is PL19 9DT a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 52/100 (bottom 46% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near PL19 9DT?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near PL19 9DT?
6 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near PL19 9DT?
LocaleIQ currently matches 1 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for PL19 9DT?
LocaleIQ matched PL19 9DT to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in PL19 9DT?
The latest median sold price is £260k based on 71 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around PL19 9DT?
LocaleIQ currently shows 4 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.