Postcode PL19 8LD 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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 67.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Tavistock is £49,076 per year. The nearest station is Gunnislake located about 3.6 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is The Meadows.
Tavistock has a moderate 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 26.2% 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 8LD.
Tavistock near PL19 8LD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Gunnislake located about 3.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Meadows | Large | Walking directions to The Meadows |
| 0.2 mi | Pearse Meadow | Medium | Walking directions to Pearse Meadow |
| 0.3 mi | Benson Meadow | Small | Walking directions to Benson Meadow |
Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £287,000 in Tavistock North area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,000 up to £1,025,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 34 | £447,500 |
| Terraced | 33 | £252,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £342,000 |
| Flats | 31 | £153,000 |
10 year median price trend in Tavistock North
In the PL19 8LD postcode area, located within Tavistock, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL19 8LD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | 14 Ford Street, Tavistock, PL19 8DZ | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 10-12 Market Street, Tavistock, PL19 0DB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Central | 4 Abbey Place, Tavistock, PL19 0AA | Walking directions to Central |
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 8LD, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.