School Close Tavistock, West Devon
4 addresses across 2 postcodes (PL19), about 30 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 43100672.
- Energy: 1 homes have an energy certificate (D: 1).
- 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 67% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Gunnislake, about 6.9 km (4.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Celle Garden, is about 390 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 3.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 138 to 139 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 4 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Tavyside Health Centre, about 710 m (0.4 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 510 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 70% of households owned their home and 33% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 26 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
1 home with a current certificate; median floor area 89 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (1). Built: 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (1).
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 (36% of about 1,380 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 4 addresses are between 138 m and 139 m above sea level (139 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PL19 9HW | 100% | 67% | 67% | 0% |
| PL19 9HZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Gunnislake 50,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.9 km (4.3 miles) |
| Calstock 39,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.6 km (4.7 miles) | |
| Bere Alston 39,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.3 km (5.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 26 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Meavy Way Greenlands Estate | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Tavistock | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Car parks | Morrisons Car park-Tavistock | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Exeter International Airport EXT | 55.1 km (34 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 110 km (68 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tavyside Health Centre | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tavistock Dental Practice | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Tavistock Hospital | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Police station | Callington Police Station | 13.5 km (8.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Tavistock | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Celle Garden 450 m² | 390 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Whitchurch Down 163 ha | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,290 m² | 230 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.8 ha | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Butchers Park Hill Allotments 1.2 ha | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 170 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Former Guildhall, Police Station, attached railings and boundary walls, a listed building (Grade II*), 490 m (0.3 miles) west. 142 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 4 of them Grade I and 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Former Guildhall, Police Station, attached railings and boundary walls | Listed building, Grade II* | 490 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Abbey Gatehouse | Listed building, Grade I | 510 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Tavistock Abbey | Scheduled monument | 530 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Porch to Abbot's Hall in Grounds of Bedford Hotel | Listed building, Grade I | 540 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Remains of North-West Corner of Abbey Cloister and Church Wall in St Eustachius' Churchyard | Listed building, Grade I | 570 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Inscribed stones in vicarage garden | Scheduled monument | 580 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Green Lane Cross: a wayside cross at the north west end of Whitchurch Down | Scheduled monument | 730 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lodge Wood | Wood | 670 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Torland Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Lower Rowden Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Double Waters | Lake or reservoir | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) south |
| Pew Tor | Hill | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) east |
| The Combe | Valley | 4.8 km (3 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 3.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.8 | 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 | 3 | 4 |
1 of the street's 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 80 m | Good (Apr 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Rumon's Church of England Infants School | Primary | 5–7 | 400 m (0.2 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Tavistock Primary & Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Whitchurch Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Tavistock College | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Requires improvement (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tavistock Montessori Pre-School CIO PL19 9HW | School/college/university | 70 m | 5 Very good | 7 Dec 2023 |
| Caterlink @ St Peter's C of E Junior School PL19 9HW | School/college/university | 70 m | 4 Good | 15 Oct 2025 |
| The Little Corner Pantry PL19 0HE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Eastgate Brasserie PL19 0BW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Howell's Country Specials PL19 0AL | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Bob's Cafe PL19 0AL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Feb 2025 |
| T J's & L J's Fish & Chips PL19 0HE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Molly's Kitchen PL19 0AL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 16 Jul 2025 |
| De la Torres PL19 0AL | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Feb 2024 |
| Karen's PL19 0HE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Country Cheeses - Natural Life PL19 0AL | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Nov 2024 |
| West Devon Club PL19 0AB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Apr 2025 |
| JG Foods Ltd t/a Grape Tree PL19 0BJ | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Holland & Barrett PL19 0HE | Retailers - other | 500 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Costa Coffee PL19 0HE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Apr 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Walkham Close (8); On or near School Close (7); On or near Milton Crescent (3); On or near Lyd Gardens (3); On or near Meavy Way (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 57 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 40% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 70% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 53% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 22% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 39% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 47% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 22% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 57% | 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) | 33% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 5 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
Nearby streets
Tamar Avenue · Milton Crescent · Meavy Way · Plym Crescent · Chaucer Road · Lyd Gardens · Rock Park · Deer Park Road · Deer Park Crescent · Green Hill · Walkham Close · Grove Park
All the streets in PL19 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.