PL8 1NH is a safe, established residential area located 0.1km from Holbeton in South Hams. Administratively it sits within Ermington & Ugborough ward and the South West Devon constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 70% 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.
Census 2021 statistics for PL8 1NH are sourced from Output Area E00102089 (shared with 33 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PL8 1NH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL8 1NH.
287
43
£ 47,900 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL8 1NH 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.
Area Character
PL8 1NH is an established family neighbourhood — 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL8 1NH. The average age is 43.1. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
PL8 1NH 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.
school Local Schools
Holbeton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Holbeton Village Stores0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Dartmoor Union Inn0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- The Midmay Colours0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ivybridge7.3 km
- Plymouth14.7 km
- Devonport16.6 km
Bus Stops
- Post Office0.1 km
- Mildmay Colours Inn0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: PL81NH · Data under Open Government Licence