PL21 0BS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Crescent Gardens, 0.4km from Ivybridge in Ivybridge. Administratively it sits within Ivybridge West ward and the South West Devon constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in PL21, PL21 0BS offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Average age 56 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £380k, down 9.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PL21 0BS are sourced from Output Area E00102103 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CRESCENT GARDENS, PL21 0BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRESCENT GARDENS, PL21 0BS.
322
56
£ 48,500 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL21 0BS represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
PL21 0BS is a settled retirement community — average age 56, 90% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £380k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending down 9.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL21 0BS. The average age is 55.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 335,000
10 sales · Mean £ 344,152
Semi-Detached
£ 264,475
2 sales · Mean £ 264,475
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL21 0BS has low crime rates — 43 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Erme Primary School
Manor Primary School, Ivybridge
Ivybridge Community College
Stowford School
Woodlands Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Day Lewis Pharmacy0.5 km
- P & J Cards0.5 km
- Poundland0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Duke of Cornwall Inn0.6 km
- Ivybridge Constitutional Club0.2 km
- Sportsmans Inn0.5 km
- The Exchange0.4 km
- The Old Smithy0.4 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Cupcake Cottage Ivybridge0.5 km
- Friary Mill Bakery0.4 km
- Goughs Hog Roast0.7 km
- Hettie's0.4 km
- Ivybridge Methodist Church0.5 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Ali baba pizza0.5 km
- Country Maid0.4 km
- Golden Bridge0.4 km
- Joy King0.5 km
- La Pizza Loca0.5 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ivybridge1.3 km
- Plymouth15.7 km
- Totnes17.4 km
Bus Stops
- Erme Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL210BS · Data under Open Government Licence