Postcode Analysis South Hams, South West

WEST HILL, PL9 0BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST HILL, PL9 0BB.

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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 0BB 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 0BB is a settled retirement community — average age 58, 92% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £403k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending up 58.4% year-on-year.

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

PL9 0BB is a sought-after residential area on West Hill, 0.5km from Heybrook Bay 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 0BB offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An established, mature community with an average age of 58 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 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 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £403k, up 58.4% 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 0BB 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 0BB. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 403,750

2 sales · Mean £ 403,750

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

PL9 0BB has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Mussel Inn0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth6.9 km
  • Devonport7.8 km
  • Dockyard8.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Westlake Rise0.2 km
  • Wembury Point0.3 km
  • Westlake Rise0.3 km
  • Longlands Drive Terminus0.4 km
  • Westlake Rise0.5 km