PL9 0BU is a sought-after residential area located 0.3km 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 0BU offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 58 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 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 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £445k. 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 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00102248 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PL9 0BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL9 0BU.
255
58
£ 50,600 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL9 0BU 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.
Area Character
Average age 58, 92% owned. PL9 0BU is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £445k reflects the demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL9 0BU. 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
Economic Activity
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
£ 445,000
1 sales · Mean £ 445,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-07)
PL9 0BU has low crime rates — 2 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Mussel Inn0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth6.8 km
- Devonport7.7 km
- Dockyard8.3 km
Bus Stops
- Westlake Rise0.2 km
- Longlands Drive Terminus0.2 km
- Westlake Rise0.3 km
- Westlake Rise0.4 km
- Wembury Point0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: PL90BU · Data under Open Government Licence