PL21 0DB is a safe, established residential area on Costly Street, 0.1km from Ivybridge in Ivybridge. Administratively it sits within Ivybridge West ward and the South West Devon constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £200k, up 40.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PL21 0DB are sourced from Output Area E00102104 (shared with 78 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COSTLY STREET, PL21 0DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COSTLY STREET, PL21 0DB.
276
46
£ 48,500 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
PL21 0DB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 82% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 40.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL21 0DB. The average age is 46.5. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 200,000
3 sales · Mean £ 214,166
Terraced
£ 201,950
3 sales · Mean £ 219,483
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PL21 0DB is moderate at 54 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
Ivybridge Community College
Manor Primary School, Ivybridge
Stowford School
Woodlands Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Day Lewis Pharmacy0.2 km
- P & J Cards0.2 km
- Poundland0.0 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Duke of Cornwall Inn0.4 km
- Ivybridge Constitutional Club0.3 km
- Sportsmans Inn0.1 km
- The Exchange0.0 km
- The Old Smithy0.1 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Cupcake Cottage Ivybridge0.2 km
- Friary Mill Bakery0.1 km
- Goughs Hog Roast0.9 km
- Hettie's0.1 km
- Ivybridge Methodist Church0.2 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Ali baba pizza0.2 km
- Country Maid0.1 km
- Golden Bridge0.1 km
- Joy King0.2 km
- La Pizza Loca0.2 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ivybridge1.1 km
- Plymouth16.0 km
- Totnes17.2 km
Bus Stops
- Town Hall0.1 km
- BP Garage0.1 km
- Sportsmans Inn0.2 km
- Sportsmans Inn0.2 km
- South Dartmoor Leisure Centre0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PL210DB · Data under Open Government Licence