Johnson Close Bere Alston, West Devon
23 addresses across 3 postcodes (PL20), about 120 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 43100729.
- Sales: 10 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £240,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 15 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 11, D: 3).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in West Devon costs £2,705 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Bere Alston, about 640 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 3.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 117 to 123 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 23 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Southway Surgery, about 7.4 km (4.6 miles) away.
- People: About 480 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 60% of households owned their home and 20% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 36 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £240,000 | £240,000 | £240,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £159,000 | £159,000 | £159,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £153,000 | £153,000 | £153,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £140,000 | £137,000 | £143,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £127,000 | £127,000 | £127,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £104,000 | £104,000 | £104,000 |
| 1999 | 2 | £46,750 | £43,000 | £50,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jul 2025 | 21 PL20 7BA | Terraced | £240,000 | |
| 31 Jan 2019 | 3 PL20 7BA | Semi-detached | £159,000 | |
| 1 Jun 2018 | 10 PL20 7BA | Terraced | £153,000 | |
| 21 Dec 2015 | 10 PL20 7BA | Terraced | £143,000 | |
| 9 Jan 2015 | 5 PL20 7BA | Terraced | £137,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2013 | 10 PL20 7BA | Terraced | £127,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2011 | 10 PL20 7BA | Terraced | £125,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2003 | 11 PL20 7BA | Terraced | £104,000 | |
| 4 Oct 1999 | 3 PL20 7BA | Semi-detached | £50,500 | |
| 26 Feb 1999 | 9 PL20 7BA | Terraced | £43,000 |
Energy performance certificates
15 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 74 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (6); House, mid-terrace (6); House, end-terrace (3). Built: 1967-1975 (8); 1976-1982 (4); 1996-2002 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6); rented (social) (4); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (12 addresses)
- 3 Chestnut Close, Station Road, Bere Alston
- 3, Johnson Close, Bere Alston
- 4 Chestnut Close, Station Road, Bere Alston
- 5, Johnson Close, Bere Alston
- 7, Johnson Close, Bere Alston
- 10, Johnson Close, Bere Alston
- 12, Johnson Close, Bere Alston
- 13, Johnson Close, Bere Alston
- 14, Johnson Close, Bere Alston
- 16, Johnson Close, Bere Alston
- 21, Johnson Close, Bere Alston
- 22, Johnson Close, Bere Alston
Council tax
What each band costs in West Devon in 2026-27: Band D £2,705 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,804 | £2,104 | £2,405 | £2,705 | £3,307 | £3,908 | £4,509 | £5,411 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band B (30% of about 1,500 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 23 addresses are between 117 m and 123 m above sea level (121 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PL20 7AW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PL20 7BA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PL20 7EN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bere Alston 39,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Calstock 39,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Bere Ferrers 15,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 15 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Johnson Close Bere Alston | 30 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Tavistock | 8.2 km (5.1 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Saltash Ferry Landing | 8 km (5 miles) |
| EV charging points | InstaVolt Charging Station | 6 km (3.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cornwall Airport Newquay NQY | 57 km (35 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 118 km (73 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Southway Surgery | 7.4 km (4.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bere Peninsula Pharmacy Limited | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Westpark Dental Practice | 7.7 km (4.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Tavistock Hospital | 7.9 km (4.9 miles) |
| Police station | Saltash Police Station | 8.1 km (5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Bere Alston, Bere Alston Cashzone | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 390 m² | 300 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.0 ha | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,880 m² | 370 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Cotehele, a registered park or garden (Grade II*), 2.8 km (1.7 miles) north-west. 4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Cotehele | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wattons Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Braunder Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Hanging Cliff | Hill | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Blaxton Marsh | Wetland | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) south-east |
| Double Waters | Lake or reservoir | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) north-east |
| Pennard's Point | Headland | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 3.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 22 | 23 |
1 of the street's 23 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for West Devon: see them on the West Devon page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bere Alston Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 140 m | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Calstock Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taphill Takeaway PL20 7EJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 5 Very good | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Hope Cottage Cafe PL20 7BE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 24 Feb 2026 |
| The Edgcumbe Hotel PL20 7AD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 390 m | 4 Good | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Premier Bere Alston PL20 7AA | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Sep 2026 |
| Co-op PL20 7AD | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Apr 2025 |
| J & S Downing PL20 7AD | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 22 Oct 2025 |
| West View Care Home PL20 7DU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Hope Cottage Cafe PL20 7AB | Other catering premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Bere Peninsula Make Lunch PL20 7AB | Other catering premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Aug 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Drakes Park (19); On or near Chestnut Close (8); On or near Station Road (4); On or near Lockeridge Road (2); On or near Pounds Park Road (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 60% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 44% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 26% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 48% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 32% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 22% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 73% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 14% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 20% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 10% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 4 to 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- PL20 7BA: 20 addresses of 21 in the postcode
- PL20 7EN: 2 addresses of 26 in the postcode
- PL20 7AW: 1 address of 20 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Pounds Park Road · Chestnut Close · Mayflower Close · Drakes Park · Long Orchard · Maynard Park · Sarah Close · Sherrell Park · Underways · Tamar Close · Lockeridge Road · Land Associated With
All the streets in PL20 and across West Devon.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.