Postcode Analysis South Hams, South West

CRESCENT GARDENS, PL21 0BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRESCENT GARDENS, PL21 0BS.

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Population

322

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 48,500 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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4/10
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6/10
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2/10
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5/10
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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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10/10
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7/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British99.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences60
Anti-social behaviour37
Shoplifting24
Criminal damage and arson14
Public order10

school Local Schools

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The Erme Primary School

Good104 pupils0.2 km
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Manor Primary School, Ivybridge

Outstanding262 pupils0.5 km
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Ivybridge Community College

Good2525 pupils0.5 km
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Stowford School

Good462 pupils0.8 km
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Woodlands Park Primary School

Outstanding362 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Day Lewis Pharmacy0.5 km
  • P & J Cards0.5 km
  • Poundland0.5 km
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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

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
fastfood

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