PL8 1AG is a sought-after residential area on Riverside Road East, 0.5km from Bridgend in Newton Ferrers. Administratively it sits within Newton & Yealmpton ward and the South West Devon constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in PL8, PL8 1AG offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An established, mature community with an average age of 61 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 73% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for PL8 1AG are sourced from Output Area E00102161 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RIVERSIDE ROAD EAST, PL8 1AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIVERSIDE ROAD EAST, PL8 1AG.
275
61
£ 50,600 /yr
28%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL8 1AG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
PL8 1AG is a settled retirement community — average age 61, 73% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL8 1AG. The average age is 60.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
PL8 1AG has low crime rates — 13 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.
school Local Schools
Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Quality Foods0.2 km
- The Pharmacy0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Dolphin Inn0.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth10.4 km
- Devonport11.9 km
- Dockyard12.5 km
Bus Stops
- Co-op Stores0.2 km
- Court Road0.2 km
- Toad Hall0.3 km
- St Peter's Church0.3 km
- Wrights Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PL81AG · Data under Open Government Licence