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PL20 7SP

Chapel Lane

Burrator

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Detailed insights for PL20 7SP

Overview

Postcode PL20 7SP is located in a rural town, within the Burrator ward of West Devon in the South West region, and forms part of the Horrabridge & Mary Tavy area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 13.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 84% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Horrabridge & Mary Tavy is £50,915 per year. The nearest station is Bere Alston, about 4.7 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Weir Park.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
13
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Horrabridge & Mary Tavy has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,095 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Horrabridge & Mary Tavy has a very low crime rate, with approximately 13.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Horrabridge & Mary Tavy is £50,915 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PL20 7SP.

Flood risk

Medium

Horrabridge & Mary Tavy near PL20 7SP has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bere Alston located about 4.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PL20 7SP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miWeir ParkSmallWalking directions to Weir Park

Area Profile

Population
313
Population density
159.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
7.27(-78%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.06(-59%)
Other crime
1.82(+10%)
Other theft
1.21(-79%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.21(-81%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
301
96.17%
Other White
6
1.92%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.28%
Chinese
1
0.32%
Caribbean
1
0.32%
Total population: 313

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
113
41.7%
No qualifications
51
18.82%
Level 3 (A level)
33
12.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
9.23%
Apprenticeship
22
8.12%
Total 16+ residents: 271

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
78
56.12%
Owns with a mortgage
43
30.94%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
11.51%
Other social rented
1
0.72%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.72%
Total households: 139

Property prices in Burrator

Median price£397,500
Price per sq ft£289
Sales (last 12 months)30
Typical range (middle 50%)£240K – £590K

Based on 30 recent sales, the median property price is £397,500 (about £289 per square foot) in Burrator area, with individual transactions ranging from £185,000 up to £830,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Burrator over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£487,500£317
Semi-Detached8£247,500£289
Terraced4£192,500£251

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Burrator

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Burrator.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£262,500£174,950£175,000
2017£321,750£208,000£173,750
2018£365,000£207,475£196,500
2019£332,500£247,500£155,000
2020£347,500£246,750£204,000
2021£400,000£245,000£195,000
2022£421,000£211,000£212,500
2023£387,500£273,000£190,000
2024£415,000£240,000£234,000
2025£470,000£240,000£199,975
2026£582,500£231,250£216,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Burrator.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Burrator.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£224£201£199
2017£245£210£193
2018£279£201£243
2019£287£236£223
2020£262£243£240
2021£286£250£273
2022£309£283£302
2023£328£273£264
2024£312£296£290
2025£321£293£225
2026£284£266
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Burrator.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL20 7SP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL20 7SP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 May 20269, Chapel Close, Yelverton, PL20 7SLSemi-DetachedFreehold£255,000
10 Nov 20252, Walkham Cottages, Yelverton, PL20 7TNTerracedFreehold£185,000
12 Sept 2025The Leaping Salmon Inn, Whitchurch Road, Yelverton, PL20 7TPOtherFreehold£375,000
07 Oct 2025Spar Stores, Commercial Road, Yelverton, PL20 7QBSemi-DetachedFreehold£347,500
14 Feb 2025Weirside, Yelverton, PL20 7QETerracedFreehold£267,500

Schools

In the PL20 7SP postcode area, located within Horrabridge & Mary Tavy, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PL20 7SP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryHorrabridge Primary & Nursery SchoolFoundation school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL20 7SP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PL20 7SP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miHorrabridge StoreCommercial Road, Horrabridge, Yelverton, PL20 7QBWalking directions to Horrabridge Store

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 PL20 7SP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Christopher Paul West

Burrator - Elected 15 Jun 2023

Liberal Democrats

Nick Viney

Burrator - Elected 15 Jun 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Rebecca Smith

South West Devon - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictWest DevonE07000047
Parliamentary ConstituencySouth West DevonE14001495
WardBurratorE05010553
ParishHorrabridgeE04003325
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Horrabridge & Mary TavyE02004234
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)West Devon 006CE01020341
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PL20 7SP

Is PL20 7SP (Horrabridge & Mary Tavy) safe?

The area around PL20 7SP records about 13 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near PL20 7SP?

The median sale price around PL20 7SP in Horrabridge & Mary Tavy is £397,500 (about £289 per square foot) based on 30 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PL20 7SP?

There is 1 school close to PL20 7SP, including Horrabridge Primary & Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around PL20 7SP?

PL20 7SP scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,095 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PL20 7SP (Horrabridge & Mary Tavy) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for South West Devon covering PL20 7SP is Rebecca Smith (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Christopher Paul West (Liberal Democrats) and Nick Viney (Liberal Democrats).

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.