Postcode Analysis South Hams, South West

MASONS YARD, PL8 1BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MASONS YARD, PL8 1BS.

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

326

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 47,900 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL8 1BS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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10/10
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5/10
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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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5/10
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5/10
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Area Character

PL8 1BS is an established family neighbourhood — 58% owner-occupation and an average age of 50 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

PL8 1BS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Masons Yard, 0.2km from Holbeton in South Hams. Administratively it sits within Ermington & Ugborough ward and the South West Devon constituency.

For families considering a move, PL8 1BS represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £325k.

Census 2021 statistics for PL8 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00102088 (shared with 24 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 1BS. The average age is 50.4. 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 Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 380,500

1 sales · Mean £ 380,500

Flat

£ 270,000

1 sales · Mean £ 270,000

Terraced

£ 84,000

1 sales · Mean £ 84,000

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

PL8 1BS has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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Holbeton Primary School

Good71 pupils0.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Holbeton Village Stores0.1 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Dartmoor Union Inn0.1 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Midmay Colours0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ivybridge7.3 km
  • Plymouth14.6 km
  • Devonport16.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Mildmay Colours Inn0.1 km
  • Post Office0.1 km