Postcode Analysis South Hams, South West

DAVIDS LANE, PL21 0DP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DAVIDS LANE, PL21 0DP.

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

PL21 0DP is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £500k, 69% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

PL21 0DP is a safe, established residential area on Davids Lane, 1.0km from Filham in South Hams. Administratively it sits within Ermington & Ugborough ward and the South West Devon constituency.

For families considering a move, PL21 0DP represents 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £500k.

Census 2021 statistics for PL21 0DP 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 0DP. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 500,000

1 sales · Mean £ 500,000

Semi-Detached

£ 515,000

1 sales · Mean £ 515,000

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

PL21 0DP has low crime rates — 9 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 offences2
Anti-social behaviour1

school Local Schools

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Stowford School

Good462 pupils1.3 km
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Ivybridge Community College

Good2525 pupils1.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ivybridge0.7 km
  • Totnes15.4 km
  • Plymouth17.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Davey's Cross0.4 km
  • Davey's Cross0.4 km