PL7 5AW is a mixed residential area located 0.8km from Langage in South Hams. Administratively it sits within Newton & Yealmpton ward and the South West Devon constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Census 2021 statistics for PL7 5AW are sourced from Output Area E00102037 (shared with 47 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PL7 5AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL7 5AW.
349
48
£ 52,200 /yr
49%
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
No single demographic signal dominates PL7 5AW — age 48, 77% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL7 5AW. The average age is 47.8. 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.
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ivybridge7.3 km
- Plymouth9.7 km
- Devonport11.7 km
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Postcode Profile: PL75AW · Data under Open Government Licence