PL16 — LIFTON | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in PL16

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in PL16 is £405,375, which is 5% above the Devon average of £385,452.

Properties in PL16 cost 41.2% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in PL16 have fallen 12.2% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£487,887	31
Semi-detached	£274,132	19
Terraced	£286,243	14
Flat	£88,400	4
All types	£405,375	85

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in PL16

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, PL16 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

0.5 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in PL16

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

PL16 has 1 school within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Lifton Community Academy	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

69,841

Population

Median Age

24%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

24.0%

Private rent

17.0%

Social rent

9.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in PL16 are 206.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 72% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

206.0 Mbps

Avg Download

37.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

73%

Superfast Coverage

47%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in PL16 is collected by Torridge. The Band D rate is £2,255/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

PL16 — LIFTON

Area Summary

PL16 (LIFTON) offers above-average property prices (£405,375, 41% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 1 nearby school, and excellent broadband (206 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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LAUNCESTON

£310K

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£303K

▲ 3.5% YoY

PL18

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in PL16?

The average house price in PL16 (LIFTON) is £405,375, based on 85 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 41% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 12.2% over the past year.

Is PL16 a safe area to live?

Crime in PL16 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.5 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in PL16?

There are 1 schools in or near PL16. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in PL16?

Council tax in PL16 is collected by Torridge. The Band D rate is £2,255 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in PL16?

The average broadband download speed in PL16 is 206 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 73% of premises, ultrafast to 47%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in PL16 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 24% of homes in PL16 are owner-occupied. 17% are privately rented and 9% are social housing. The total population is approximately 69,841.