Bere Alston

Bere Alston is a village in West Devon in the county of Devon, England. Set within the South West region and carrying the PL20 postcode district, it forms part of the civil parish of Bere Ferrers. The village is reported to have a population of 2,259. This short portrait presents Bere Alston as a distinct settlement within Devon’s administrative landscape: a village-level community linked to Bere Ferrers parish and situated in West Devon. The PL20 postcode anchors it geographically and administratively, while the population figure offers a clear sense of scale. For readers compiling notes on South West settlements, Bere Alston’s concise profile—name, status as a village, county, region, parish connection and population—provides a tidy foundation for further exploration. Whether recorded as a stop on a visiting list or simply noted as part of the wider Devon tapestry, Bere Alston’s essential details outline its place within the county.