PL19 — TAVISTOCK | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in PL19

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in PL19 is £348,394, which is 10% below the Devon average of £385,452.

Properties in PL19 cost 21.4% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in PL19 have risen 8.2% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£480,728	306
Semi-detached	£319,913	165
Terraced	£259,946	211
Flat	£180,667	152
All types	£348,394	892

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in PL19

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

With 13.5 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, PL19 has a crime rate well 83% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in PL19

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

PL19 has 12 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Mary Tavy and Brentor Community Primary School	Primary	Outstanding	mi
Tavistock Primary & Nursery School	Primary	Good	mi
Mount Kelly	Other	Not inspected	mi
St Peter's Church of England (VA) Junior School	Primary	Good	mi
St Rumon's Church of England (VC) Infants School	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

58,923

Population

Median Age

24%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

24.0%

Private rent

15.0%

Social rent

10.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in PL19 are 299.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

299.0 Mbps

Avg Download

54.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

81%

Superfast Coverage

73%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in PL19 is collected by West Devon. The Band D rate is £2,347/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

PL19 — TAVISTOCK

Area Summary

PL19 (TAVISTOCK) offers above-average property prices (£348,394, 21% above national average), low crime (83% below national average), 12 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (299 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in PL19?

The average house price in PL19 (TAVISTOCK) is £348,394, based on 892 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 21% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 8.2% over the past year.

Is PL19 a safe area to live?

Crime in PL19 is significantly below the national average (13.5 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (5.5 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (1.9 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in PL19?

There are 12 schools in or near PL19. 50% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 5 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in PL19?

Council tax in PL19 is collected by West Devon. The Band D rate is £2,347 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in PL19?

The average broadband download speed in PL19 is 299 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 81% of premises, ultrafast to 73%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in PL19 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 24% of homes in PL19 are owner-occupied. 15% are privately rented and 10% are social housing. The total population is approximately 58,923.