Postcode Analysis South Hams, South West

COSTLY STREET, PL21 0DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COSTLY STREET, PL21 0DB.

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Population

276

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 48,500 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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7/10
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8/10
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1/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

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.

Violence and sexual offences86
Anti-social behaviour52
Shoplifting29
Criminal damage and arson19
Burglary11

school Local Schools

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The Erme Primary School

Good104 pupils0.2 km
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Ivybridge Community College

Good2525 pupils0.4 km
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Manor Primary School, Ivybridge

Outstanding262 pupils0.5 km
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Stowford School

Good462 pupils0.5 km
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Woodlands Park Primary School

Outstanding362 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Day Lewis Pharmacy0.2 km
  • P & J Cards0.2 km
  • Poundland0.0 km
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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