Postcode Analysis South Hams, South West

OLD ROAD, PL8 2BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD ROAD, PL8 2BS.

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 2BS 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
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8/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PL8 2BS spans multiple life stages — average age 48, moderate ownership and renting. £312k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 72.0% year-on-year.

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

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

For serious buyers, PL8 2BS is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 80% 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £312k, up 72.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL8 2BS 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 2BS. 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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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 345,000

3 sales · Mean £ 324,833

Semi-Detached

£ 268,000

3 sales · Mean £ 264,333

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

PL8 2BS has low crime rates — 22 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 offences18
Vehicle crime5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Public order2

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Church of England Primary School

Outstanding98 pupils0.3 km

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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Brixton Fish Bar0.3 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Speculation Gallery0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth8.4 km
  • Ivybridge10.2 km
  • Devonport10.3 km

Bus Stops

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