Living in PL19, West Devon
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around PL19 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 PL19
104 recorded home sales on the streets around central PL19 in the last 2 years, with a median of £300,000 and a range from £98,750 to £1,025,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 MANOR ROAD, PL19 0PL | detached | £650,000 | 2026-06-23 |
| 6 ABBEY COURT, PL19 0AP | flat-maisonette | £170,000 | 2026-05-27 |
| 47 COWSLIP AVENUE, PL19 8FR | terraced | £108,000 | 2026-05-07 |
| 6 RUSSELL COURT GARDENS, PL19 0DR | flat-maisonette | £130,000 | 2026-04-24 |
| 24 ORDULF ROAD, PL19 8NE | detached | £255,000 | 2026-04-17 |
| 26 BANNAWELL STREET, PL19 0DJ | terraced | £260,000 | 2026-04-16 |
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
10 schools within 3 miles , of which 80% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Rumon's Church of England Infants School | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| Tavistock Primary & Nursery School | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| St Peter's Church of England Junior School | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Whitchurch Community Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.5 mi |
| Tavistock College | Secondary | Requires improvement | 1.0 mi |
| Mount Kelly | Secondary | Not rated | 0.8 mi |
6 state primary and 1 state secondary schools within range, plus 1 fee-paying school.
Private schools
1 fee-paying school within 3 miles: Mount Kelly.
All 1 fee-paying schools near PL19, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
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 |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 19.2% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 15.5% |
| Associate professional and technical | 12.6% |
| Skilled trades | 12.3% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 11.8% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
35 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central PL19 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
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 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on West Devon's figures.
Common questions about PL19
What is the average house price in PL19?
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 PL19?
Prices in West Devon are down 0.7% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in PL19?
The median of 104 recorded sales around central PL19 in the last 2 years is £300,000, ranging from £98,750 to £1,025,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in PL19?
10 schools sit within 3 miles of central PL19, and 80% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in PL19?
35 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central PL19 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is PL19 at risk of flooding?
Central PL19 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 PL19 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 80% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £300,000; the area sits in decile 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 35 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is PL19 safe?
35 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central PL19 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. 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? PL19 or PL18, PL19 or PL20, PL19 or PL17.
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