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PL19 8DA

Drake Villas

Tavistock South West

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Detailed insights for PL19 8DA

Overview

Postcode PL19 8DA is located in an urban city, within the Tavistock South West 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 3.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is The Meadows.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
4.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
High
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

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.

Crime level

7/10

Tavistock has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.1%

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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Tavistock is £49,076 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 60 ft away from PL19 8DA.

Flood risk

High

Tavistock near PL19 8DA has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Gunnislake located about 3.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PL19 8DA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miThe MeadowsLargeWalking directions to The Meadows
0.2 miPearse MeadowMediumWalking directions to Pearse Meadow
0.3 miBenson MeadowSmallWalking directions to Benson Meadow

Area Profile

Population
371
Population density
1,140.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.22(+26%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.66(+49%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.12(-52%)
Other theft
5.09(-10%)
Other crime
4.58(+178%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
342
93.44%
Other White
9
2.46%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.09%
Other Asian
3
0.82%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.82%
Total population: 366

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
128
42.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
15.61%
Level 3 (A level)
45
14.95%
No qualifications
33
10.96%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
7.97%
Total 16+ residents: 301

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
85
50.3%
Owns with a mortgage
57
33.73%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
11.83%
Other social rented
6
3.55%
Social rents from council
1
0.59%
Total households: 169

Property prices in Tavistock South West

Median price£255,000
Price per sq ft£307
Sales (last 12 months)69
Typical range (middle 50%)£190K – £293K

Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 (about £307 per square foot) in Tavistock South West area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £595,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Tavistock South West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£367,000£348
Semi-Detached22£286,250£308
Terraced22£210,000£276
Flats14£158,725£305

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Tavistock South West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tavistock South West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£256,000£172,500£190,000£155,000
2017£289,000£146,500£180,000£170,500
2018£251,975£157,000£205,500£173,500
2019£253,750£150,000£199,950£173,500
2020£277,250£141,250£228,750£189,950
2021£334,000£146,500£235,000£238,000
2022£368,748£144,975£274,995£234,998
2023£400,000£187,500£285,000£215,000
2024£392,500£145,000£240,000£241,250
2025£365,000£161,225£267,500£220,000
2026£279,999£160,250£261,250£189,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tavistock South West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tavistock South West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£233£253£236£225
2017£275£244£232£230
2018£251£259£242£238
2019£272£276£251£237
2020£285£215£261£256
2021£293£266£268£251
2022£328£259£300£348
2023£330£307£318£318
2024£296£261£304£298
2025£346£306£307£296
2026£361£290£311£273
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tavistock South West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL19 8DA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL19 8DA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Sept 20251, Drake Villas, Tavistock, PL19 8DASemi-DetachedFreehold£282,500
18 Feb 2026Flat 15, Fitzford Lodge, 66, Plymouth Road, Tavistock, PL19 8FNFlatsLeasehold£252,500
24 Oct 2025Flat 33, Fitzford Lodge, 66, Plymouth Road, Tavistock, PL19 8FNFlatsLeasehold£260,000
09 Sept 2025Flat 46, Fitzford Lodge, 66, Plymouth Road, Tavistock, PL19 8FNFlatsLeasehold£381,000
21 Mar 2025Flat 42, Fitzford Lodge, 66, Plymouth Road, Tavistock, PL19 8FNFlatsLeasehold£220,000

Schools

In the PL19 8DA postcode area, located within Tavistock, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PL19 8DA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryTavistock Primary & Nursery SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryTavistock CollegeAcademy converter

Serious Weaknesses

0.6 miPrimarySt Rumon's Church of England (VC) Infants SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL19 8DA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PL19 8DA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSpar14 Ford Street, Tavistock, PL19 8DZWalking directions to Spar
0.5 miCo-op Food10-12 Market Street, Tavistock, PL19 0DBWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.5 miCentral4 Abbey Place, Tavistock, PL19 0AAWalking directions to Central

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 PL19 8DA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Anne Johnson

Tavistock South West - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Mandy Victoria Louise Ewings

Tavistock South West - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Member of parliament

Geoffrey Cox

Torridge and Tavistock - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictWest DevonE07000047
Parliamentary ConstituencyTorridge and TavistockE14001552
ParishTavistockE04003354
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)TavistockE02004233
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)West Devon 005CE01020334
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PL19 8DA

Is PL19 8DA (Tavistock) safe?

The area around PL19 8DA 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.

What is the average house price near PL19 8DA?

The median sale price around PL19 8DA in Tavistock is £255,000 (about £307 per square foot) based on 69 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PL19 8DA?

There are 5 schools close to PL19 8DA, 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.

How deprived is the area around PL19 8DA?

PL19 8DA 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).

Who represents PL19 8DA (Tavistock) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Torridge and Tavistock covering PL19 8DA is Geoffrey Cox (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Anne Johnson (Independent) and Mandy Victoria Louise Ewings (Independent).

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.