Postcode Analysis South Hams, South West

PL21 0DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL21 0DN.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

304

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 46,300 /yr

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Employed

50%

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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7/10
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8/10
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1/10
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4/10
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3/10
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6/10
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4/10
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6/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 69% owner-occupation and average age 46, PL21 0DN has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

PL21 0DN is a safe, established residential area located 0.5km from Filham in South Hams. Administratively it sits within Ermington & Ugborough ward and the South West Devon constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for PL21 0DN are sourced from Output Area E00181170 (shared with 29 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 0DN. The average age is 46.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.4%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

PL21 0DN has low crime rates — 16 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 offences9
Anti-social behaviour7
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1

school Local Schools

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Stowford School

Good462 pupils1.0 km
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Ivybridge Community College

Good2525 pupils1.2 km
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The Erme Primary School

Good104 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Trehill Arms0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ivybridge0.5 km
  • Totnes15.8 km
  • Plymouth17.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Palace Lane0.1 km
  • Palace Lane0.1 km
  • Davey's Cross0.3 km
  • Davey's Cross0.3 km
  • Railway Station0.4 km