Postcode Analysis South Hams, South West

HAWTHORN DRIVE, PL9 0BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAWTHORN DRIVE, PL9 0BE.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

275

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Avg Age

58

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Avg Income

£ 50,600 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL9 0BE 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.

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9/10
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8/10
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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Average age 58, 94% owned. PL9 0BE is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £356k reflects the demand.

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

PL9 0BE is a sought-after residential area on Hawthorn Drive, 0.6km from Wembury in Wembury. Administratively it sits within Wembury & Brixton ward and the South West Devon constituency.

For serious buyers, PL9 0BE is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An established, mature community with an average age of 58 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 94% 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £356k. 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 0BE are sourced from Output Area E00102247 (shared with 9 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 0BE. The average age is 57.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 23%
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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 345,000

17 sales · Mean £ 357,408

Semi-Detached

£ 287,500

2 sales · Mean £ 287,500

Flat

£ 136,500

2 sales · Mean £ 136,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

PL9 0BE has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences10
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Wembury Primary School

Good189 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Wembury Stores0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth8.0 km
  • Devonport9.4 km
  • Dockyard10.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Hawthorn Drive0.1 km
  • Hawthorn Drive0.1 km
  • Sea View Drive0.2 km
  • Mewstone Avenue Bottom0.2 km
  • Brownhill Lane0.3 km