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Tavistock South West

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About

Tavistock South West ward encompasses the western residential neighbourhoods of the historic market town. The area is primarily characterised by housing developments and local amenities that serve the community. It includes areas around the Whitchurch Road and Grenofen Road, extending towards the rural boundary. The landscape begins to transition towards the open moorland that defines much of West Devon's surrounding countryside.

A notable local feature is the presence of the Tavistock Canal, a historic industrial waterway running through parts of the ward. This canal, originally built for copper mining transport, now provides a recreational route. The ward's layout connects directly to the town centre while maintaining a distinct residential character, with schools and community facilities situated within its boundaries.

Area overview

On average Tavistock South West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Tavistock South West is £49,076 per year. There are 3 schools in Tavistock South West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Tavistock South West is home to around 3,294 people, with a population density of about 1,237.0 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
88
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
11%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Tavistock South West Population
3,294
Population density
1,237 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.61(+55%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.57(-2%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.14(+87%)
Other theft
7.89(+40%)
Public order
5.16(-21%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,138
95.29%
Other White
56
1.7%
White and Asian (mixed)
14
0.43%
Irish
14
0.43%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
13
0.39%
Total population: 3,293

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
677
25.34%
Level 3 (A level)
538
20.13%
No qualifications
450
16.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
414
15.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
311
11.64%
Total 16+ residents: 2,672

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
546
36.25%
Owns with a mortgage
372
24.7%
Other social rented
237
15.74%
Private landlord or letting agency
236
15.67%
Social rents from council
49
3.25%
Total households: 1,506

Property prices in Tavistock South West

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Tavistock South West area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £595,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Tavistock South West in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Tavistock South West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached13£367,000
Flats15£162,500
Semi-Detached22£267,500
Terraced20£220,000

10 years median price trend in Tavistock South West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tavistock South West.

All postcodes in Tavistock South West

PL199NL

Sycamore Avenue

PL191FU

Tavistock South West

PL191FR

Tavistock South West

PL199JJ

Chestnut Close

PL198ER

Monksmead

PL191FF

Tavistock South West

PL198JR

Crowndale Villas

PL199FE

Abbey Rise

PL198SG

Cramber Close

PL199QN

Plymouth Road Industrial Estate

PL198GT

Brentor Place

PL198FD

Canons Gate

PL198HD

Greensway Road

PL199FB

Philpott Lane

PL198BJ

Canons Way

PL198DQ

Westbridge Cottages

PL191EH

Tavistock South West

PL198FZ

Staple Tor Road

PL199FQ

Woodpecker Way

PL198BZ

Plymouth Road

PL191FW

Tavistock South West

PL191FY

Tavistock South West

PL191FZ

Tavistock South West

PL191ET

Tavistock South West

PL191ZZ

Tavistock South West

PL198DE

Westbridge Industrial Estate

PL198PT

Ransum Way

PL198GD

Kings Tor Drive

PL199FS

Dipper Drive

PL199AY

Crelake Park

PL199DL

Hawthorn Road

PL199AP

Elm Close

PL199DT

Plymouth Road

PL199AZ

Pixon Lane

PL199FX

Kestrel Park

PL199FT

Skylark Rise

PL198DP

Grenville Drive

PL199LJ

Oak Road

PL198GF

Swelltor Drive

PL198BX

Plymouth Road

PL199ET

Brook Lane

PL199BJ

Mohuns Close

PL198DG

Tavistock South West

PL199DP

Brook Lane

PL198GA

Leeden Tor Close

PL199BS

Tiddy Close

PL199EZ

Oak Road

PL198DD

Tavistock South West

PL191EE

Tavistock South West

PL198GG

Sharpitor Lane

PL199LW

Alder Road

PL198JP

Crowndale Cottages

PL199FN

Tavistock South West

PL191FH

Tavistock South West

PL198YG

Tavistock South West

PL199RQ

Tavistock South West

PL198GB

Yellowmead Tor Close

PL198HA

Orchard Close

PL199FW

Kingfisher Close

PL198EZ

Abbotsfield

PL198DB

Fitzford Cottages

PL198GQ

Vixen Tor Road

PL198HJ

Beadle Court

PL199BB

Whitchurch Road

PL199DN

Hazel Road

PL198GR

Feather Tor Close

PL198DF

New Fitzford Cottages

PL198GU

Tavistock South West

PL191FJ

Tavistock South West

PL198GE

Foggintor Grove

PL199AX

Crelake Close

PL198EX

Abbotsfield Close

PL199FZ

Buzzard Road

PL199FJ

Tavistock South West

PL198DW

Walreddon Close

PL198HB

Greensway Road

PL198HE

Daleswood Road

PL198BN

Deacons Green

PL198PS

Trinity Way

PL199AS

Abbey Rise

PL199RL

Crelake Industrial Estate

PL199DW

Beech Close

PL198BW

Deacons Green

PL199LG

Mulberry Grove

PL198DH

Pixon Lane

PL199DS

Plymouth Road

PL198DR

Birchwood Close

PL199AT

Drake Gardens

PL198FY

Staple Tor Road

PL198DN

Daucus Close

PL191EL

Tavistock South West

PL198EH

Callington Road

PL199SR

School Road

PL199FY

Buzzard Road

PL198PR

Monksmead

PL198BY

Plymouth Road

PL198DA

Drake Villas

PL191EU

Tavistock South West

PL199DU

Tavistock South West

PL199BH

Battery Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.