Postcode report
Is PL20 6AA a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About PL20 6AA: area rating, property, schools and local change
PL20 6AA is a postcode in Buckland Monachorum, West Devon, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near PL20 6AA, then scores the surrounding small area 64/100 - top 31% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around PL20 6AA are safety and schools and education, 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 PL20 6AA is based on West Devon 007 Census 2021. It covers 6,528 residents, 129 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 54, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 74% owner-occupied, 15% privately rented, 11% 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 PL20 6AA, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the PL20 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £296k from 47 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near PL20 6AA 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 PL20 6AA by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous 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 PL20 6AA; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about PL20 6AA
Is PL20 6AA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 64/100 (top 31% 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 PL20 6AA?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near PL20 6AA?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for PL20 6AA?
LocaleIQ matched PL20 6AA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in PL20 6AA?
The latest median sold price is £296k based on 47 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around PL20 6AA?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.