Postcode Analysis South Hams, South West

PL9 0AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL9 0AQ.

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Population

364

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 50,600 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL9 0AQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, PL9 0AQ combines high owner-occupation (84%), strong property values (£587k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 33.8% year-on-year.

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

PL9 0AQ is a sought-after residential area located 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 0AQ 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 1 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £587k, down 33.8% 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 0AQ are sourced from Output Area E00102249 (shared with 18 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 0AQ. The average age is 51.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 277,000

2 sales · Mean £ 277,000

Detached

£ 655,000

8 sales · Mean £ 593,750

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

PL9 0AQ 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 Inn0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth6.0 km
  • Devonport7.2 km
  • Dockyard7.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Mussel Inn0.1 km
  • Mussel Inn0.1 km
  • Silver Jubilee Hall0.2 km
  • Silver Jubilee Hall0.2 km