Postcode report
PL20 7PD Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About PL20 7PD: area rating, property, schools and local change
PL20 7PD is a postcode in Bere Ferrers, West Devon, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near PL20 7PD, then scores the surrounding small area 72/100 - top 15% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around PL20 7PD 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 7PD 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 7PD, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the PL20 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £296k from 53 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near PL20 7PD 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 7PD 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 PL20 7PD; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about PL20 7PD
Is PL20 7PD 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 7PD?
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 PL20 7PD?
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 7PD?
LocaleIQ matched PL20 7PD to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in PL20 7PD?
The latest median sold price is £296k based on 53 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around PL20 7PD?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.