PL21 is a postcode district in South Hams, South West, covering 635 active and 115 retired postcodes.
The largest share of PL21 (17%) is characterised by a rural commuter area popular with professional households, alongside a working countryside area — farms, fields and close-knit local communities (16%). A further 13% of the district is made up of a peaceful rural village — low traffic, high green space, tight community. This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes PL21 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in PL21 are around £267k, down 4.2% year-on-year. Safety: Crime across PL21 is moderate at 94 per 1,000 residents, broadly in line with similar urban districts. Figures vary considerably by individual street. An average age of 46 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full PL21 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
PL21 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the PL21 postcode area.
18,675
46
£ 45,075 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates PL21 — age 46, 74% ownership, 15% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 4.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
The Erme Primary School
College Road Primary School
Modbury Primary School
Cornwood Church of England Primary School
Ivybridge Community College
Stowford School
Woodlands Park Primary School
Morice Town Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Annapurna B&B
- Cadleigh Manor B & B
- Cuckoo Farm
- Barnowl B & B
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- California Inn
- Cornwood Inn
- Crooked Spire
- First and Last Inn
- Horse and Groom
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Oggy Oggy Ivybridge Ltd
- Pennymoor Cafe and Store
- Ali baba pizza
- Country Maid
- Golden Bridge
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Aune Valley Meat Ltd
- Day Lewis Pharmacy
- Mackgills Delicatessen
- Modbury News
- Brackenhill Glamping Ltd.
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- Aramark Limited
- Capestone Crustaceans Ltd
- Dream Bites
- Endsleigh Garden Centre Restaurant
- Mountain Inn
- + 24 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-op
- MorrisonsDaily
- Tesco
- Tesco Lee Mill Extra
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Area Profile: PL21 · Data under Open Government Licence