Postcode Analysis South Hams, South West

DARTMOOR COTTAGES, PL7 5HN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DARTMOOR COTTAGES, PL7 5HN.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

276

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 52,200 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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4/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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1/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates PL7 5HN — age 49, 79% ownership, 17% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £215k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 19.3% year-on-year.

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

PL7 5HN is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Dartmoor Cottages, 0.1km from Wotter in South Hams. Administratively it sits within Bickleigh & Cornwood 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 — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 79% 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: Average house prices are around £215k, up 19.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL7 5HN are sourced from Output Area E00102022 (shared with 18 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 PL7 5HN. The average age is 48.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 255,000

8 sales · Mean £ 275,750

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

PL7 5HN has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth10.4 km
  • Ivybridge10.4 km
  • Bere Ferrers10.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Methodist Church0.0 km
  • Methodist Church0.1 km
  • Play Park0.1 km
  • Play Park0.2 km
  • Trethewey Gardens0.3 km