Postcode report
PL20 6BD Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About PL20 6BD: area rating, property, schools and local change
PL20 6BD 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 6BD, then scores the surrounding small area 72/100 - top 15% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around PL20 6BD are local prosperity 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 PL20 6BD 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 8/10.
For property prices near PL20 6BD, 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 6BD can compare 1 state schools within one mile. 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 6BD 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 6BD; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about PL20 6BD
Is PL20 6BD a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 72/100 (top 15% 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 6BD?
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 6BD?
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 6BD?
LocaleIQ matched PL20 6BD to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in PL20 6BD?
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 6BD?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.