PL9 0AW is a sought-after residential area on Gabber Lane, 0.1km from Gabber 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 0AW offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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. 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 0AW are sourced from Output Area E00102249 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GABBER LANE, PL9 0AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GABBER LANE, PL9 0AW.
364
52
£ 50,600 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL9 0AW 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.
Area Character
PL9 0AW is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 84% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL9 0AW. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-07)
PL9 0AW 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Mussel Inn1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth6.3 km
- Devonport7.5 km
- Dockyard8.1 km
Bus Stops
- Silver Jubilee Hall0.3 km
- Silver Jubilee Hall0.3 km
- Mussel Inn0.4 km
- Mussel Inn0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: PL90AW · Data under Open Government Licence