Postcode Analysis South Hams, South West

FIRTREE RISE, PL21 0AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FIRTREE RISE, PL21 0AY.

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Population

303

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 48,500 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL21 0AY 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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7/10
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9/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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9/10
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10/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. PL21 0AY's low deprivation rank, 93% ownership, and £275k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £275k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

PL21 0AY is a sought-after residential area on Firtree Rise, 0.3km from Ivybridge in Ivybridge. Administratively it sits within Ivybridge East ward and the South West Devon constituency.

For serious buyers, PL21 0AY is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 55) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 93% 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 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £275k. 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 PL21 0AY are sourced from Output Area E00102110 (shared with 7 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 PL21 0AY. The average age is 54.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.7%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 275,000

2 sales · Mean £ 275,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

PL21 0AY has low crime rates — 36 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 offences69
Anti-social behaviour42
Shoplifting29
Criminal damage and arson16
Other theft12

school Local Schools

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Stowford School

Good462 pupils0.2 km
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Ivybridge Community College

Good2525 pupils0.3 km
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The Erme Primary School

Good104 pupils0.4 km
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Manor Primary School, Ivybridge

Outstanding262 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Day Lewis Pharmacy0.5 km
  • P & J Cards0.5 km
  • Poundland0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Duke of Cornwall Inn0.7 km
  • Ivybridge Constitutional Club0.5 km
  • Sportsmans Inn0.3 km
  • The Exchange0.4 km
  • The Old Smithy0.5 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Cupcake Cottage Ivybridge0.5 km
  • Friary Mill Bakery0.5 km
  • Hettie's0.5 km
  • Ivybridge Methodist Church0.5 km
  • Marcos Trattoria0.5 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Ali baba pizza0.6 km
  • Country Maid0.5 km
  • Golden Bridge0.5 km
  • Joy King0.5 km
  • La Pizza Loca0.5 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ivybridge0.8 km
  • Plymouth16.3 km
  • Totnes16.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Marshalls Field0.1 km
  • Abbeyfield0.1 km
  • Sportsmans Inn0.1 km
  • Sportsmans Inn0.2 km
  • BP Garage0.3 km