The Square, Bere Alston, Yelverton, PL20 7BH

Overview of PL20 7BH

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The Square is in Bere Alston, Yelverton and in West Devon district. PL20 7BH is located in the Bere Ferrers 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 The Square, Bere Alston, Yelverton, PL20 7BH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: PL20 7BJ, PL20 7FF, PL20 7FE, PL20 7HF, PL20 7BZ, PL20 7BG, PL20 7HE, PL20 7BE, PL20 7BD.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PL20 7BH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	47.7%	50.7%	3.0%	51.0%	-0.3%
Male	52.3%	49.3%	-3.0%	49.0%	0.3%

Partnership Status

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	31.3%	31.9%	0.6%	37.9%	-6.0%
Married: Opposite sex	49.6%	43.3%	-6.3%	44.2%	-0.9%
Separated	2.4%	1.6%	-0.8%	2.2%	-0.6%
Divorced	12.6%	13.4%	0.8%	9.1%	4.3%
Widowed	4.1%	9.8%	5.7%	6.1%	3.7%

Health

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	45.4%	45.4%	0.0%	48.4%	-3.0%
Good health	30.8%	34.6%	3.8%	33.6%	1.0%
Fair health	18.5%	14.1%	-4.4%	12.7%	1.4%
Bad health	3.3%	5.2%	1.9%	4.0%	1.2%
Very bad health	2%	0.7%	-1.3%	1.2%	-0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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	22%	16.6%	-5.4%	18.2%	-1.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.9%	9.9%	-6.0%	9.6%	0.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15%	13.4%	-1.6%	13.4%	0.0%
Apprenticeship	4.1%	6.7%	2.6%	5.3%	1.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.6%	18.2%	3.6%	16.9%	1.3%
Degree or Similar	25.6%	29.2%	3.6%	33.8%	-4.6%
Other	2.8%	5.9%	3.1%	2.8%	3.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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)
Other Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	99%	100%	1.0%	81.4%	18.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.1% 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	96%	94.1%	-1.9%	83.2%	10.9%
European Union	2%	3.3%	1.3%	6.1%	-2.8%
Africa	0%	2.3%	2.3%	2.7%	-0.4%
Middle East and Asia	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96%	94.1%	-1.9%	83.2%	10.9%
10+ Years	0%	3.9%	3.9%	9.8%	-5.9%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	1%	1.3%	0.3%	2.2%	-0.9%
Less than 2 years	2.6%	0.3%	-2.3%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80.1%	76.7%	3.4%
Ireland	2.6%	0.6%	2.0%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Germany	1%	0.2%	0.8%
No passport held	16%	13.5%	2.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39.5%	37.2%	2.3%
Christian	49%	46.2%	2.8%
Other religion	1%	0.6%	0.4%
Not answered	10.5%	6.0%	4.5%

Safety

Is The Square Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Square was 24.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.7% lower than the Bere Ferrers average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

The Square has the 21st highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Bere Ferrers and the 68th lowest crime rate of 177 local areas in West Devon .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.0%.

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Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 50% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£45,100

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in PL20 7BH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on The Square are based on 25 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for West Devon.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for The Square, Bere Alston, Yelverton, PL20 7BH

Estimated Average Property Prices for PL20 7BH

Average Price
£209,008

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£203,190

Detached
£408,469

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£56,090

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Square

Average Price
£196,498

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£196,626

Detached
£242,512

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£55,763

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The SquareStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
The Store The Square, Yelverton, Devon Other, an established residential building	£55,000	2024-09-05	£55,763
6 The Square, Yelverton, Devon Terraced, an established residential building	£197,000	2023-02-24	£197,597
7 The Square, Yelverton, Devon Terraced, an established residential building	£245,000	2022-04-04	£270,017
Sycamore Cottage The Square, Yelverton, Devon Terraced, an established residential building	£177,750	2021-07-16	£200,575
6 The Square, Yelverton, Devon Terraced, an established residential building	£116,000	2020-11-06	£135,675

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PL20 7BH

Employment

PL20 7BH 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 7BH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	77
Full-Time Employee	73
Part-Time Employee	42
Self-Employed	20
Long-Term Sick or disabled	18
Looking after home or family	8
Student (economically inactive)	6
Other	3
Unemployed	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	28
Education	18
Manufacturing	17
Human health and social work activities	15
Construction	13
Transport and storage	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Other	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Financial and insurance activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bere Alston Primary Academy Station Road , Bere Alston PL20 7AU	- not rated	447 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Calstock Community Primary School Back Road , PL18 9QL	3out of 4	2,385 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Dominic CofE Primary School St Dominic , St Dominick PL12 6SU	- not rated	4,640 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Landulph School Landulph , PL12 6ND	3out of 4	4,998 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Delaware Primary Academy Drakewalls , PL18 9EN	3out of 4	5,125 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Quay View School Bere Alston , PL20 7EX	- not rated	2,726 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Hope Cottage Cafe	41 Cornwall Street, Bere Alston		144 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Taphill Takeaway	7 Station Road, Bere Alston		294 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-op	Co-operative Group Food Ltd, 8-10 Fore Street		298 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Bere Alston Primary School	grass pitches	548 yd
Bere Alston Playing Fields THE DOWN	grass pitches	699 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
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%

Speed Aviability

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	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	40 Mbit/s
Average download speed	37.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	52.46 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	52.46 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	7.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	6.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	8.24 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.