Postcode report
PL19 9FF Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in West Devon
About PL19 9FF: area rating, property, schools and local change
PL19 9FF 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 9FF, then scores the surrounding small area 71/100 - top 17% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around PL19 9FF are schools and education and health, while housing 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 9FF is based on West Devon 006 Census 2021. It covers 6,224 residents, 38 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 55, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 80% owner-occupied, 11% privately rented, 9% 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 5/10.
For property prices near PL19 9FF, 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 9FF can compare 1 state schools within one mile, including 1 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.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near PL19 9FF 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.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near PL19 9FF; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about PL19 9FF
Is PL19 9FF a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 71/100 (top 17% 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 9FF?
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 9FF?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for PL19 9FF?
LocaleIQ matched PL19 9FF to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in PL19 9FF?
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 9FF?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.