Downfield Cottages is in Sampford Spiney, Yelverton and in West Devon district. PL20 6LQ is located in the Dartmoor 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 Downfield Cottages, Sampford Spiney, Yelverton, PL20 6LQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PL20 6LQ 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 | 52.1% | 51.2% | -0.9% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 47.9% | 48.8% | 0.9% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of PL20 6LQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.3% 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 | 28.4% | 30.7% | 2.3% | 37.9% | -7.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.8% | 55.3% | -0.5% | 44.2% | 11.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 7% | 1.7% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 3.5% | -4.9% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 | 57.3% | 52.8% | -4.5% | 48.4% | 4.4% |
| Good health | 28.2% | 29.9% | 1.7% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 11.8% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 3.9% | 3.0% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 11.6% | 13% | 1.4% | 18.2% | -5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 9.6% | -7.2% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 16.5% | 4.9% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 7% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 18.3% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.2% | 34.8% | -9.4% | 33.8% | 1.0% |
| Other | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 98.3% | 95.3% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 13.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
In this area, 92.1% 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% | 92.1% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 3.2% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.2% | 92.8% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 3.2% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 0% | -5.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.6% | 76.7% | 1.9% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| No passport held | 18.3% | 13.5% | 4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.9% | 37.2% | 7.7% |
| Christian | 48% | 46.2% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Downfield Cottages was 37.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.7% higher than the Buckland Monachorum average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Downfield Cottages has the 6th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Buckland Monachorum and the 75th highest crime rate of 177 local areas in West Devon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Downfield Cottages, Yelverton, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2025-03-20 | £483,124 |
| 1 Downfield Cottages, Yelverton, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2020-05-29 | £520,463 |
| 3 Downfield Cottages, Yelverton, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2008-09-04 | £403,541 |
| 3 Downfield Cottages, Yelverton, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2000-02-18 | £334,940 |
| 1 Downfield Cottages, Yelverton, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 1998-12-22 | £453,654 |
PL20 6LQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 22% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Retired | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Full-Time Employee | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Education | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lady Modiford's Church of England Primary School Walkhampton , PL20 6JR | 3out of 4 | 3,447 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horrabridge Primary & Nursery School Walkhampton Road , Horrabridge PL20 7SZ | 4out of 4 | 4,055 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitchurch Community Primary School School Road , Whitchurch PL19 9SR | 3out of 4 | 5,027 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England (VA) Junior School School Close , Greenlands Estate PL19 9HW | 2out of 4 | 5,258 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 5,387 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.