BOVISAND LANE, PL9 0AE House Prices & Local Information

PL9 0AE is a sought-after residential area on Bovisand Lane, 0.2km from Down Thomas in South Hams. Administratively it sits within Wembury & Brixton ward and the South West Devon constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in PL9, PL9 0AE offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 52 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 84% 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 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £190k, down 14.9% 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 PL9 0AE are sourced from Output Area E00102249 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.