Postcode Analysis South Hams, South West

CHURCH COTTAGES, PL8 2AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH COTTAGES, PL8 2AW.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

310

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 50,600 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL8 2AW represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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7/10
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6/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
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10/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates PL8 2AW — age 48, 80% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £168k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

PL8 2AW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Church Cottages, 0.8km from Winston in South Hams. Administratively it sits within Wembury & Brixton ward and the South West Devon constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £168k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for PL8 2AW are sourced from Output Area E00102243 (shared with 16 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 2AW. The average age is 48.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.0%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 168,000

1 sales · Mean £ 168,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

PL8 2AW has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences21
Vehicle crime5
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2
Burglary2

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Church of England Primary School

Outstanding98 pupils0.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Brixton Fish Bar0.2 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Speculation Gallery0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth8.3 km
  • Devonport10.2 km
  • Ivybridge10.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Elliots Hill0.1 km
  • Elliots Hill0.1 km
  • Winstone Lane0.2 km
  • Winstone Lane0.2 km