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PL16 0HL

Tamarside

West Devon

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Detailed insights for PL16 0HL

Overview

Postcode PL16 0HL is located in a rural hamlet, within the Tamarside ward of West Devon in the South West region, and forms part of the Lifton, Lamerton & Bridestowe area. It has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 27.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 68% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lifton, Lamerton & Bridestowe is £51,401 per year. The nearest station is Gunnislake, about 7.4 miles away.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
27
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
1.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Lifton, Lamerton & Bridestowe has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,341 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Lifton, Lamerton & Bridestowe has a very low crime rate, with approximately 27.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.9%

Approximately 1.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Lifton, Lamerton & Bridestowe is £51,401 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PL16 0HL.

Flood risk

No risk

Lifton, Lamerton & Bridestowe near PL16 0HL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Gunnislake located about 7.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
145
Population density
20.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.04(-46%)
Public order
2.91(-56%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.33(-84%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.75(-73%)
Other crime
1.16(-30%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
136
93.79%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
2.76%
Other White
3
2.07%
Irish
1
0.69%
Roma
1
0.69%
Total population: 145

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
52
40.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
18.9%
Level 3 (A level)
20
15.75%
No qualifications
16
12.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
8
6.3%
Total 16+ residents: 127

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
24
45.28%
Owns with a mortgage
18
33.96%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
16.98%
Social rents from council
1
1.89%
Other forms of private rent
1
1.89%
Total households: 53

Property prices in Tamarside

Median price£416,000
Price per sq ft£310
Sales (last 12 months)22
Typical range (middle 50%)£290K – £490K

Based on 22 recent sales, the median property price is £416,000 (about £310 per square foot) in Tamarside area, with individual transactions ranging from £185,000 up to £941,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Tamarside over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£474,000£313
Semi-Detached7£415,000£304
Terraced3£240,000£308

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Tamarside

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tamarside.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£292,500£159,000£165,000
2017£296,500£167,475£181,000
2018£261,750£191,000£168,500
2019£380,000£160,000£206,500
2020£330,000£204,750£202,475
2021£417,500£222,000£216,500
2022£362,500£250,000£250,000
2023£425,000£278,000£239,000
2024£379,500£245,000£269,700
2025£445,000£255,000£257,500
2026£542,625£361,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tamarside.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tamarside.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£189£215£131
2017£213£174£213
2018£215£181£183
2019£262£150£200
2020£230£228£249
2021£295£260£256
2022£286£281£252
2023£286£290£262
2024£276£347£318
2025£296£304£237
2026£375£247
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tamarside.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Tamarside in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 1 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL16 0HL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL16 0HL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Nov 2025Hornbrook House, Lifton, PL16 0HLDetachedFreehold£941,000

Schools

In the PL16 0HL postcode area, located within Lifton, Lamerton & Bridestowe, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for West Devon district (2025-26).

Band A£1,716
Band B£2,002
Band C£2,288
Band D£2,574
Band E£3,146
Band F£3,718
Band G£4,290
Band H£5,149

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for PL16 0HL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Chris Edmonds

Tamarside - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Geoffrey Cox

Torridge and Tavistock - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictWest DevonE07000047
Parliamentary ConstituencyTorridge and TavistockE14001552
WardTamarsideE05010564
ParishKellyE04003329
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Lifton, Lamerton & BridestoweE02004232
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)West Devon 004BE01020325
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PL16 0HL

Is PL16 0HL (Lifton, Lamerton & Bridestowe) safe?

The area around PL16 0HL records about 27 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near PL16 0HL?

The median sale price around PL16 0HL in Lifton, Lamerton & Bridestowe is £416,000 (about £310 per square foot) based on 22 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is the area around PL16 0HL?

PL16 0HL scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,341 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PL16 0HL (Lifton, Lamerton & Bridestowe) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Torridge and Tavistock covering PL16 0HL is Geoffrey Cox (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Chris Edmonds (Conservative and Unionist Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.