Living in PL16, West Devon
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around PL16 in West Devon. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in West Devon: £286,145, down 0.7% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South West average is £304,562.
What actually sold around PL16
13 recorded home sales on the streets around central PL16 in the last 2 years, with a median of £305,000 and a range from £157,500 to £670,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 THE ORCHARD, PL16 0AJ | detached | £275,000 | 2026-05-08 |
| WOODBINE COTTAGE STATION ROAD, PL16 0AN | semi-detached | £305,000 | 2026-04-17 |
| 2 THE HAVEN LEAT ROAD, PL16 0AE | semi-detached | £417,000 | 2026-03-16 |
| JUBILEE VILLA, PL16 0AJ | detached | £300,000 | 2025-11-28 |
| LITTLE BERE NORTH ROAD, PL16 0EH | detached | £670,000 | 2025-10-24 |
| 9 MILLERS CLOSE, PL16 0EQ | detached | £525,000 | 2025-10-07 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
1 school within 3 miles
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lifton Community Academy | Primary | Not rated | 0.5 mi |
1 state primary and 0 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Skilled trades | 20.9% |
| Professional occupations | 15.5% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 14.0% |
| Elementary occupations | 9.8% |
| Associate professional and technical | 9.3% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
2 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central PL16 in 2026-06, most commonly criminal damage arson.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on West Devon's figures.
Common questions about PL16
What is the average house price in PL16?
The average sold price in West Devon is £286,145 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in PL16?
Prices in West Devon are down 0.7% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in PL16?
The median of 13 recorded sales around central PL16 in the last 2 years is £305,000, ranging from £157,500 to £670,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
How much crime is there in PL16?
2 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central PL16 in 2026-06, most commonly criminal damage arson (Police.uk).
Is PL16 at risk of flooding?
Central PL16 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is PL16 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: the median home sells for £305,000; the area sits in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 2 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is PL16 safe?
2 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central PL16 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was criminal damage arson. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? PL16 or PL15, PL16 or PL19, PL16 or PL17.
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