Harrowbeer Lane is in Yelverton and in West Devon district. PL20 6EA is located in the Buckland Monachorum 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 Harrowbeer Lane, Yelverton, PL20 6EA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL20 6DZ, PL20 6EJ, PL20 6HS, PL20 6BJ, PL20 6EG, PL20 6EQ, PL20 6HT, PL20 6EF, PL20 6DH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PL20 6EA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 51.5% | -1.5% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 47% | 48.5% | 1.5% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of PL20 6EA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 68.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 17.7% | 14.2% | -3.5% | 37.9% | -23.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68.6% | 68.1% | -0.5% | 44.2% | 23.9% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 3.4% | 6.5% | 3.1% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 9.8% | 9.6% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
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 | 50.4% | 43% | -7.4% | 48.4% | -5.4% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 37.8% | 3.6% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 14.8% | 2.5% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.3% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 50.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.2% | 11.2% | 6.0% | 18.2% | -7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.8% | 7.5% | 1.7% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 10.3% | -9.8% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 4% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 11.8% | -1.6% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.4% | 50.8% | 1.4% | 33.8% | 17.0% |
| Other | 3.7% | 4.4% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 99.2% | 96.2% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
In this area, 95.1% 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 | 93.2% | 95.1% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 1.1% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 3.6% | 2.8% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.7% | 95.1% | 2.4% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.4% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 0.5% | -1.6% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 0% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.5% | 76.7% | 5.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 14.8% | 13.5% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26% | 37.2% | -11.2% |
| Christian | 67.7% | 46.2% | 21.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harrowbeer Lane was 8.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.1% lower than the Buckland Monachorum average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Harrowbeer Lane has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Buckland Monachorum and the 11th lowest crime rate of 177 local areas in West Devon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.0%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgemoor House Harrowbeer Lane, Yelverton, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £507,500 | 2024-06-27 | £537,961 |
| Harrabeer Country House Hotel Harrowbeer Lane, Yelverton, Devon Other, an established residential building | £856,500 | 2024-04-19 | £863,774 |
| Bridge House Harrowbeer Lane, Yelverton, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £760,000 | 2021-10-15 | £813,463 |
| Harrabeer Country House Hotel Harrowbeer Lane, Yelverton, Devon Other, an established residential building | £665,000 | 2021-05-12 | £699,612 |
| House Martins Harrowbeer Lane, Yelverton, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2021-04-28 | £487,535 |
PL20 6EA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in PL20 6EA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 50% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 162 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horrabridge Primary & Nursery School Walkhampton Road , Horrabridge PL20 7SZ | 4out of 4 | 1,161 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Modiford's Church of England Primary School Walkhampton , PL20 6JR | 3out of 4 | 2,198 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School Buckland Monachorum , PL20 7NA | 3out of 4 | 2,986 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meavy Church of England Primary School Meavy , PL20 6PJ | 3out of 4 | 3,297 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasmine Chinese Restaurant | 3 Buckland Terrace, Yelverton | 526 yd | |
| Dartmoor Bakery | The Corner Shop, Leg O Mutton Corner | 531 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Burrator Inn | Princetown Road, Dousland | 1,033 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curry Express | 2 Buckland Terrace, Yelverton | 531 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yelverton War Memorial Hall MEMORIAL HALL MEMORIAL HALL MEAVY LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,092 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 | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 5.6% |
| Median download speed | 31.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 29.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 45.85 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 45.85 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 11.33 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.