Postcode Analysis South Hams, South West

PL21 0DS House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-11 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

304

cake
Avg Age

46

payments
Avg Income

£ 46,300 /yr

work
Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

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

shieldSafety
7/10
family_restroomFamily
8/10
favoriteHealth
1/10
workEmployment
4/10
diversity_3Diversity
3/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
directions_transitTransit
4/10
homeHome Ownership
6/10
trending_upInvestment
5/10
psychology

Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. PL21 0DS's low deprivation rank, 69% ownership, and £645k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £645k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

home £645,000 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL21 0DS is a safe, established residential area located 0.8km from Bittaford Bridge 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. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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. Property: Prices average £645k.

Census 2021 statistics for PL21 0DS are sourced from Output Area E00181170 (shared with 29 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

open_in_new Open Interactive Map

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL21 0DS. 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%
lightbulb

Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

analytics Full Demographics Profile

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 528,750

2 sales · Mean £ 528,750

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

PL21 0DS has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1

school Local Schools

P

Ugborough Primary School

Good121 pupils1.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ivybridge1.6 km
  • Totnes14.7 km
  • Plymouth18.6 km