Postcode Analysis South Hams, South West

CHURCH PARK ROAD, PL8 1AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH PARK ROAD, PL8 1AZ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

336

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 50,600 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL8 1AZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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6/10
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1/10
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3/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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8/10
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Area Character

PL8 1AZ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £613k, 71% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 24.3% year-on-year.

home £613,500 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL8 1AZ is a sought-after residential area on Church Park Road, 0.4km 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 1AZ offers 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 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 71% 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £613k, up 24.3% year-on-year. 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 1AZ are sourced from Output Area E00102163 (shared with 17 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 PL8 1AZ. The average age is 51.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 607,500

3 sales · Mean £ 533,666

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

PL8 1AZ has low crime rates — 9 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 offences6
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School

Outstanding120 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Quality Foods0.3 km
  • The Pharmacy0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Dolphin Inn0.2 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth10.4 km
  • Devonport12.0 km
  • Dockyard12.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Court Road0.2 km
  • The Green0.2 km
  • The Green0.2 km
  • Co-op Stores0.3 km
  • Slip Way0.3 km