Area Analysis South Hams, South West

PL21 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the PL21 postcode area.

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Population

18,675

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 45,075 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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8/10
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8/10
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3/10
workEmployment
8/10
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2/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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6/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
trending_upInvestment
6/10
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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.

home £267,743 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.1%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences749
Anti-social behaviour276
Criminal damage and arson188
Other theft151
Shoplifting114

school Local Schools

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The Erme Primary School

Good104 pupils
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College Road Primary School

Good206 pupils
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Modbury Primary School

Good161 pupils
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Cornwood Church of England Primary School

Good69 pupils
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Ivybridge Community College

Good2525 pupils
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Stowford School

Good462 pupils
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Woodlands Park Primary School

Outstanding362 pupils
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Morice Town Primary Academy

Requires Improvement175 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Annapurna B&B
  • Cadleigh Manor B & B
  • Cuckoo Farm
  • Barnowl B & B
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Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • California Inn
  • Cornwood Inn
  • Crooked Spire
  • First and Last Inn
  • Horse and Groom
  • + 14 more
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Oggy Oggy Ivybridge Ltd
  • Pennymoor Cafe and Store
  • Ali baba pizza
  • Country Maid
  • Golden Bridge
  • + 5 more
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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • Aune Valley Meat Ltd
  • Day Lewis Pharmacy
  • Mackgills Delicatessen
  • Modbury News
  • Brackenhill Glamping Ltd.
  • + 18 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

29 nearby
  • Aramark Limited
  • Capestone Crustaceans Ltd
  • Dream Bites
  • Endsleigh Garden Centre Restaurant
  • Mountain Inn
  • + 24 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Co-op
  • MorrisonsDaily
  • Tesco
  • Tesco Lee Mill Extra