Yelverton
VillagePL20Torridge and Tavistock, Central Devon, South West Devon, South Devon
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About Yelverton
Yelverton sits as a large village on the south‑western edge of Dartmoor in Devon, England. Tucked into the civil parish of Buckland Monachorum and lying within postcode district PL20, this South West village offers an approachable, lived‑in welcome for visitors and residents alike. Its position on the moorland fringe gives Yelverton a clear sense of place: close to wild landscapes yet part of everyday community life.
The village's population was recorded at 1,858 in the 2021 census, a gentle rise from 1,810 in 2011, reflecting steady local continuity. That modest growth hints at a settlement that retains its scale while remaining quietly resilient.
For those mapping a visit to Devon or exploring Dartmoor's margins, Yelverton provides a small‑town base rooted in the civil parish of Buckland Monachorum and the wider South West region. Whether arriving by postcode PL20 or following local directions, the village rewards a slowing of pace and an appreciation for place.
Read more on Wikipedia →Postcode
PL20
Constituency
Torridge and Tavistock, Central Devon, South West Devon, South Devon
Ward
South Brent, Bere Ferrers, Dartmoor, Burrator, Buckland Monachorum, Moretonhampstead