Postcode Analysis South Hams, South West

COURT ROAD, PL8 1DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COURT ROAD, PL8 1DN.

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

337

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Avg Age

58

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Avg Income

£ 50,600 /yr

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Employed

33%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL8 1DN 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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7/10
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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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3/10
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10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Average age 58, 92% owned. PL8 1DN is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. With £807k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode. Property prices are trending up 21.2% year-on-year.

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

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

For serious buyers, PL8 1DN is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An established, mature community with an average age of 58 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 92% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £807k, up 21.2% 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 1DN are sourced from Output Area E00102159 (shared with 15 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 1DN. The average age is 58.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

33%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 846,000

4 sales · Mean £ 799,375

Terraced

£ 625,000

2 sales · Mean £ 625,000

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

PL8 1DN has low crime rates — 15 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 offences8
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other 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 Foods0.2 km
  • The Pharmacy0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Dolphin Inn0.3 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth10.1 km
  • Devonport11.7 km
  • Dockyard12.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Court Road0.1 km
  • Toad Hall0.1 km
  • Co-op Stores0.1 km
  • The Green0.2 km
  • The Green0.2 km