Postcode Analysis South Hams, South West

COURT WOOD, PL8 1BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COURT WOOD, PL8 1BW.

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Population

284

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 50,600 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL8 1BW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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8/10
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1/10
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2/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 88% owner-occupation and an average age of 56, PL8 1BW is established retirement territory. With £1.1M prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

home £1,056,237 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL8 1BW is a sought-after residential area on Court Wood, 0.5km from Ferrers, Newton in Noss Mayo. Administratively it sits within Newton & Yealmpton ward and the South West Devon constituency.

For serious buyers, PL8 1BW is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Average age 56 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 88% 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 1 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.1M. 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 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00102158 (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 PL8 1BW. The average age is 55.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 1,542,500

2 sales · Mean £ 1,542,500

Semi-Detached

£ 569,975

2 sales · Mean £ 569,975

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)

PL8 1BW has low crime rates — 1 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School

Outstanding120 pupils1.2 km
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Wembury Primary School

Good189 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Quality Foods1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth9.3 km
  • Devonport10.8 km
  • Dockyard11.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Yealm Hotel0.3 km
  • Newton Ferrers Ferry Landing0.4 km
  • Newton Ferrers Ferry Landing0.4 km
  • Newton Ferrers Ferry Landing0.4 km
  • Yacht Club0.5 km