Postcode PL20 7LB is located in a rural hamlet, within the Bere Ferrers ward of West Devon in the South West region, and forms part of the Bere Alston, Buckland Monachorum & Yelverton area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 19.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 77% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bere Alston, Buckland Monachorum & Yelverton is £53,244 per year. The nearest station is Bere Ferrers, about 0.9 miles away.
Bere Alston, Buckland Monachorum & Yelverton has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,080 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.
Bere Alston, Buckland Monachorum & Yelverton has a very low crime rate, with approximately 19.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bere Alston, Buckland Monachorum & Yelverton is £53,244 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PL20 7LB.
Bere Alston, Buckland Monachorum & Yelverton near PL20 7LB has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bere Ferrers located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Bere Ferrers | N/A | Walking directions to Bere Ferrers |
Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 (about £274 per square foot) in Bere Ferrers area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £1,400,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £435,000 | £312 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £265,000 | £247 |
| Terraced | 15 | £203,000 | £254 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £351,000 | £163,500 | £165,000 |
| 2017 | £290,000 | £179,750 | £176,500 |
| 2018 | £310,000 | £187,500 | £182,475 |
| 2019 | £269,000 | £192,475 | £160,000 |
| 2020 | £317,500 | £177,000 | £169,750 |
| 2021 | £400,000 | £195,000 | £180,000 |
| 2022 | £375,000 | £255,000 | £200,000 |
| 2023 | £425,000 | £249,975 | £225,500 |
| 2024 | £382,500 | £240,000 | £210,000 |
| 2025 | £435,000 | £260,500 | £200,000 |
| 2026 | £415,000 | £280,000 | £255,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £216 | £232 | £194 |
| 2017 | £224 | £241 | £198 |
| 2018 | £242 | £235 | £222 |
| 2019 | £255 | £259 | £191 |
| 2020 | £261 | £282 | £206 |
| 2021 | £310 | £247 | £218 |
| 2022 | £310 | £342 | £256 |
| 2023 | £335 | £313 | £286 |
| 2024 | £326 | £290 | £271 |
| 2025 | £265 | £248 | £253 |
| 2026 | £310 | £155 | £240 |
No sales records found in the last 18 months.
In the PL20 7LB postcode area, located within Bere Alston, Buckland Monachorum & Yelverton, there are no schools in close proximity.
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 PL20 7LB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Angela Blackman
Bere Ferrers - Elected 4 May 2023
Isabel Angela Saxby
Bere Ferrers - Elected 4 May 2023
Geoffrey Cox
Torridge and Tavistock - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PL20 7LB records about 20 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 PL20 7LB in Bere Alston, Buckland Monachorum & Yelverton is £265,000 (about £274 per square foot) based on 43 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
The closest station to PL20 7LB is Bere Ferrers, about 1,450 m away.
PL20 7LB scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,080 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 PL20 7LB is Geoffrey Cox (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Angela Blackman (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Isabel Angela Saxby (Labour Party).
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.