Postcode PL19 8BH is located in an urban city, within the Tavistock North ward of West Devon in the South West region, and forms part of the Tavistock area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 67.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 21% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Tavistock is £49,076 per year. The nearest station is Gunnislake, about 3.4 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is The Meadows.
Tavistock has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,800 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Tavistock has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Tavistock is £49,076 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PL19 8BH.
Tavistock near PL19 8BH has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Gunnislake located about 3.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Meadows | Large | Walking directions to The Meadows |
| 0.3 mi | Pearse Meadow | Medium | Walking directions to Pearse Meadow |
| 0.4 mi | Benson Meadow | Small | Walking directions to Benson Meadow |
Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £287,000 (about £305 per square foot) in Tavistock North area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,000 up to £725,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 30 | £420,000 | £345 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £342,000 | £290 |
| Terraced | 24 | £260,000 | £265 |
| Flats | 28 | £153,000 | £261 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £359,000 | £133,750 | £221,000 | £204,000 |
| 2017 | £290,500 | £137,125 | £235,000 | £195,000 |
| 2018 | £300,000 | £125,750 | £250,000 | £220,000 |
| 2019 | £389,975 | £148,000 | £258,500 | £205,000 |
| 2020 | £395,000 | £223,950 | £245,000 | £247,500 |
| 2021 | £425,000 | £169,975 | £275,000 | £236,840 |
| 2022 | £423,000 | £180,000 | £332,500 | £265,000 |
| 2023 | £490,000 | £162,500 | £295,000 | £249,500 |
| 2024 | £433,750 | £170,000 | £295,000 | £262,500 |
| 2025 | £450,000 | £157,000 | £342,000 | £254,000 |
| 2026 | £255,000 | £150,250 | £376,500 | £250,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £318 | £205 | £198 | £185 |
| 2017 | £254 | £208 | £249 | £242 |
| 2018 | £261 | £226 | £240 | £218 |
| 2019 | £283 | £215 | £243 | £237 |
| 2020 | £283 | £370 | £283 | £267 |
| 2021 | £310 | £257 | £270 | £233 |
| 2022 | £327 | £276 | £293 | £293 |
| 2023 | £352 | £264 | £335 | £253 |
| 2024 | £345 | £259 | £299 | £317 |
| 2025 | £345 | £259 | £293 | £275 |
| 2026 | £325 | £274 | £312 | £226 |
There were 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL19 8BH.
In the PL19 8BH postcode area, located within Tavistock, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL19 8BH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 14 Ford Street, Tavistock, PL19 8DZ | Walking directions to Spar |
Annual council tax rates for West Devon district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for PL19 8BH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Graham Reed
Tavistock North - Elected 1 May 2025
Geoffrey Cox
Torridge and Tavistock - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PL19 8BH records about 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around PL19 8BH in Tavistock is £287,000 (about £305 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to PL19 8BH, including Tavistock Primary & Nursery School (Good), Tavistock College (Serious Weaknesses) and St Rumon's Church of England (VC) Infants School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
PL19 8BH scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,800 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Torridge and Tavistock covering PL19 8BH is Geoffrey Cox (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Graham Reed (Liberal Democrats).
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.