PL16 postcode area
The PL16 postcode district spans 3 neighbourhoods (MSOAs) in Cornwall, Torridge, West Devon. Area Scores range from 32 to 36 across them.
In summary
The PL16 district is remarkably uniform: its 3 neighbourhoods are separated by just 5 points, Shebbear, Cookworthy & Broadheath (32) to Lifton, Lamerton & Bridestowe (37). 1 of the 3 rank in the most-deprived third of England; none reaches the least-deprived third. Median prices range from £315,000 in Altarnun & Stoke Climsland to £375,000 in Lifton, Lamerton & Bridestowe. Note that the district straddles 3 local authorities — Cornwall, Torridge and West Devon — so its neighbourhoods answer to different councils.
| Neighbourhood | Nat. rank | Area score | Median price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lifton, Lamerton & BridestoweWest Devon | 4,330 | 37 | £375,000 |
| Altarnun & Stoke ClimslandCornwall | 4,392 | 36 | £315,000 |
| Shebbear, Cookworthy & BroadheathTorridge | 4,646 | 32 | £317,500 |
Nearby areas
Postcode districts around PL16.
A postcode district overlaps several neighbourhoods, so figures are shown per neighbourhood rather than as a single postcode average — neighbouring areas can differ a lot. Neighbourhood (MSOA) boundaries contain ONS data © Crown copyright and database right 2025, Open Government Licence v3.0.