PL19 postcode: what it's like to live there
The PL19 district covers Tavistock, Lifton, Horrabridge. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 3 neighbourhoods it covers.
Typical home
£285k
England £300k
Recorded crime
50
per 1,000 residents a year (England 78)
Deprivation
5.9 / 10
average decile, 10 = least deprived
Household income
£38,171
after tax, a year
Gigabit broadband
76%
of homes
Council tax
£2,618
average bill, 2026-27
Walk to a Good+ primary
16 min
typical
Commute
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House prices in PL19
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Detached
£420k
Semi-detached
£300k
Terraced
£229k
Flat
£158k
Primary schools in PL19
- Gulworthy Primary Academy · PL19 8JA · Good or better in every area (2025) · Top 31% in England
- Lamerton CofE Primary Academy · PL19 8RJ · Report card 2026: Needs attention in some areas
- Mary Tavy and Brentor Community Primary School · PL19 9PR · Outstanding (2023) · Top 22% in England
- Milton Abbot Primary School · PL19 0PS · Good (2022)
- St Peter's Church of England Junior School · PL19 9HW · Good (2022) · Bottom 24% in England
- St Rumon's Church of England Infants School · PL19 9EA · Good (2022)
- Tavistock Primary & Nursery School · PL19 8BX · Remains Good (Concerns) (2024) · Bottom 30% in England
- Whitchurch Community Primary School · PL19 9SR · Good (2023) · Bottom 28% in England
Secondary schools in PL19
- Tavistock College · PL19 8DD · Requires improvement (2024) · Bottom 30% in England
Fee-paying schools in PL19
- Mount Kelly · PL19 0HZ · Inspected by ISI
- Tor View School · PL19 0JN · Inspected by Ofsted (independent)
Nurseries and pre-schools in PL19
- Bambinos Day Nursery · PL19 8BU · Good (Ofsted)
- Tavistock Montessori Pre-School · PL19 9HW · Good (Ofsted)
- The Cabin · PL19 0EF
- The Old School Children's Centre Ltd · PL19 9ED · Requires improvement (Ofsted)
- Whitchurch Preschool · PL19 9SR · Outstanding (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in PL19
- Abbey Surgery · PL19 8BU
- Tavyside Health Centre · PL19 9FD
Neighbourhoods in PL19
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of PL19 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tavistock | 65% | £285k | Low | 9 min |
| Lifton, Lamerton & Bridestowe | 20% | £365k | Very low | 34 min |
| Horrabridge & Mary Tavy | 15% | £455k | Very low | 17 min |
Questions
Where is the PL19 postcode?
PL19 covers 3 neighbourhoods in Tavistock, Lifton, Horrabridge, with 681 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in PL19?
The typical home price across PL19's neighbourhoods is £285k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in PL19?
8 primary and 1 secondary state schools have a PL19 postcode, plus 2 fee-paying.