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PL16

LIFTON

Devon, South West, England

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PL16 is the postcode district for LIFTON, located in Devon, South West.

Avg price £405,375
1yr change ▼ 12.2%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£405,375

▼ 12.2% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

41% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

1 schools

Broadband Speed

206 Mbps

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.

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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

£376K £389K £402K £415K £428K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Lifton Community Academy Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

0

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

69,841

Population

67

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.

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206.0 Mbps

Avg Download

37.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

73%

Superfast Coverage

47%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about PL16 LIFTON

What is the average house price in PL16 LIFTON?
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 LIFTON 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 is the population of PL16 LIFTON?
The population of PL16 (LIFTON) is approximately 69,841 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 24% of homes are owner-occupied, 17% are privately rented, and 9% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in PL16 LIFTON?
There are 1 schools in or near PL16. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

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