Postcode Analysis South Hams, South West

THE COTTAGES, PL9 0AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE COTTAGES, PL9 0AN.

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Population

255

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Avg Age

58

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Avg Income

£ 50,600 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL9 0AN 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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9/10
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1/10
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3/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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Area Character

PL9 0AN is a settled retirement community — average age 58, 92% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £152k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

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

PL9 0AN is a sought-after residential area on The Cottages, 0.3km from Gabber in Heybrook Bay. Administratively it sits within Wembury & Brixton ward and the South West Devon constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in PL9, PL9 0AN offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Average age 58 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 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 1 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £152k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 0AN are sourced from Output Area E00102248 (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 PL9 0AN. The average age is 57.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.4%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 152,000

1 sales · Mean £ 152,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-07)

PL9 0AN has low crime rates — 1 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.

Violence and sexual offences1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Mussel Inn0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth6.1 km
  • Devonport7.3 km
  • Dockyard7.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Silver Jubilee Hall0.0 km
  • Silver Jubilee Hall0.0 km
  • Mussel Inn0.2 km
  • Mussel Inn0.2 km