PL21 0BU is a mixed residential area on Park Close, 0.4km from Ivybridge in Ivybridge. Administratively it sits within Ivybridge West ward and the South West Devon constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £352k.
Census 2021 statistics for PL21 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00102101 (shared with 33 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PARK CLOSE, PL21 0BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARK CLOSE, PL21 0BU.
332
45
£ 48,500 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL21 0BU 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. PL21 0BU's 61% ownership and 45-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL21 0BU. The average age is 45.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 317,875
2 sales · Mean £ 317,875
Detached
£ 330,000
1 sales · Mean £ 330,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PL21 0BU is moderate at 59 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 Pharmacy0.4 km
- P & J Cards0.4 km
- Poundland0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Duke of Cornwall Inn0.5 km
- Ivybridge Constitutional Club0.1 km
- Sportsmans Inn0.4 km
- The Exchange0.3 km
- The Old Smithy0.3 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Cupcake Cottage Ivybridge0.4 km
- Friary Mill Bakery0.3 km
- Goughs Hog Roast0.7 km
- Hettie's0.3 km
- Ivybridge Methodist Church0.4 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Ali baba pizza0.4 km
- Country Maid0.3 km
- Golden Bridge0.3 km
- Joy King0.4 km
- La Pizza Loca0.4 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ivybridge1.3 km
- Plymouth15.7 km
- Totnes17.4 km
Bus Stops
- Erme Drive0.2 km
- Sportsmans Inn0.4 km
- Clare Street0.5 km
- Sportsmans Inn0.5 km
- Town Hall0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: PL210BU · Data under Open Government Licence