Anderton Lane is in Whitchurch, Tavistock and in West Devon district. PL19 9DX is located in the Tavistock South East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Torridge and West Devon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Anderton Lane, Whitchurch, Tavistock, PL19 9DX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL19 9EE, PL19 9EX, PL19 9NJ, PL19 9EF, PL19 9DQ, PL19 9EG, PL19 9RA, PL19 9PT, PL19 9ED.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PL19 9DX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 51.2% | -1.6% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 47.2% | 48.8% | 1.6% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41.1% | 35.5% | -5.6% | 37.9% | -2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.9% | 45% | 0.1% | 44.2% | 0.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 14.7% | 4.0% | 9.1% | 5.6% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 62.5% | 48.8% | -13.7% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 30% | 35.2% | 5.2% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 5.2% | 12.9% | 7.7% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.3% | 15.5% | 6.2% | 18.2% | -2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 6.1% | -6.0% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22% | 15% | -7.0% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 5.6% | 0.0% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.2% | 24.4% | 6.2% | 16.9% | 7.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.5% | 29.6% | 1.1% | 33.8% | -4.2% |
| Other | 4.2% | 3.8% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.7% | 97.2% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
In this area, 96.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.5% | 96.5% | 3.0% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 1.7% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 96.5% | 3.0% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0.7% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79% | 76.7% | 2.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 19.2% | 13.5% | 5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.3% | 37.2% | 8.1% |
| Christian | 41.1% | 46.2% | -5.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Anderton Lane was 60.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.9% higher than the Tavistock North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Anderton Lane has the 15th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Tavistock North and the 41st highest crime rate of 177 local areas in West Devon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beech House Anderton Lane, Tavistock, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2023-10-17 | £486,892 |
| 5 Anderton Lane, Tavistock, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £228,000 | 2022-05-17 | £252,750 |
| Shalimar Anderton Lane, Tavistock, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £283,000 | 2015-10-22 | £394,763 |
| 6 Anderton Lane, Tavistock, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £142,500 | 2013-09-30 | £216,643 |
| Burnside Bungalow Anderton Lane, Tavistock, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2013-06-21 | £505,739 |
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitchurch Community Primary School School Road , Whitchurch PL19 9SR | 3out of 4 | 446 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tavistock Primary & Nursery School Plymouth Road , PL19 8BX | 2out of 4 | 1,906 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England (VA) Junior School School Close , Greenlands Estate PL19 9HW | 2out of 4 | 1,913 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Rumon's Church of England (VC) Infants School Dolvin Road , PL19 9EA | 4out of 4 | 2,158 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horrabridge Primary & Nursery School Walkhampton Road , Horrabridge PL20 7SZ | 4out of 4 | 4,488 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tavistock College Crowndale Road , PL19 8DD | 3out of 4 | 1,921 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Kelly Parkwood Road , PL19 0HZ | - not rated | 2,711 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tor View School Kilworthy Road , Tavistock PL19 0JN | - not rated | 4,824 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Whitchurch Inn | Church Hill, Whitchurch | 551 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carmella's Crib Hut | 20 Chestnut Close, Tavistock | 627 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whitchurch Community Primary School SCHOOL ROAD | grass pitches | 540 yd |
| Whitchurch Wayfarers Cricket Club CRICKET GROUND CRICKET GROUND ROAD FROM CHURCH HILL TO WARRENS CROSS | grass pitches | 723 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.9% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 9.1% |
| Median download speed | 59.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 72.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.