Postcode Analysis South Hams, South West

LEYFORD LANE, PL9 0DG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEYFORD LANE, PL9 0DG.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

208

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 50,600 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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7/10
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3/10
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8/10
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10/10
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Area Character

PL9 0DG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 80% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

PL9 0DG is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Leyford Lane, 0.7km from Staddiscombe in South Hams. Administratively it sits within Wembury & Brixton ward and the South West Devon constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 52 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for PL9 0DG are sourced from Output Area E00102251 (shared with 14 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 0DG. The average age is 52.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 21%
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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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

PL9 0DG has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences6
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Coombe Dean School

Good1000 pupils1.2 km
P

Goosewell Primary Academy

Good463 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Co-op Service Station0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Staddiscombe Park0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth5.9 km
  • Devonport7.6 km
  • Dockyard8.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Ridge Cross0.2 km
  • Ridge Cross0.2 km
  • Eastnor0.3 km
  • Eastnor0.3 km
  • Staddiscombe Social Club0.3 km