PL16 Lifton in Devon shows modest performance metrics relative to national benchmarks. Over five years, property prices have grown at 1.4% compound annual rate, substantially below the national average, while rental growth has outpaced capital appreciation at 4.1% annually. Population expansion of 1.1% over the same period indicates limited demographic momentum. The district's trajectory score of 41.7 out of 100 places it in the 10th percentile nationally, reflecting average market conditions. Classified at the latent gentrification stage, the area has not yet demonstrated the characteristics of active renewal or property-led transformation evident in more dynamic regional markets.
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- 1Property prices up 0.8% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 4.1% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.1% per year
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What's changing in Lifton · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 3.3 points this month to 38/100, driven mainly by demand.
Lifton (PL16) common questions
Is Lifton up and coming?
Lifton (PL16) has a trajectory score of 38/100 (Average), placing it in the top 97% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 5.7 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Lifton safe?
Lifton has a safety score of 27/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Lifton?
The average property price in Lifton (PL16) is £269k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.8% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Lifton?
The median monthly rent in Lifton (PL16) is £830 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Lifton?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Looe (PL13), Tavistock (PL19), Callington (PL17), Gunnislake (PL18), Beaworthy (EX21). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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