PL21 0BT is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Beacon Close, 0.4km from Ivybridge in Ivybridge. Administratively it sits within Ivybridge West ward and the South West Devon constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in PL21, PL21 0BT offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Average age 56 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £419k.
Census 2021 statistics for PL21 0BT are sourced from Output Area E00102103 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEACON CLOSE, PL21 0BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEACON CLOSE, PL21 0BT.
322
56
£ 48,500 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL21 0BT represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
PL21 0BT is a settled retirement community — average age 56, 90% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £419k reflects the demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL21 0BT. The average age is 55.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 419,000
1 sales · Mean £ 419,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PL21 0BT is moderate at 53 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.
school Local Schools
The Erme Primary School
Manor Primary School, Ivybridge
Ivybridge Community College
Stowford School
Woodlands Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Day Lewis Pharmacy0.4 km
- P & J Cards0.4 km
- Poundland0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Duke of Cornwall Inn0.6 km
- Ivybridge Constitutional Club0.2 km
- Sportsmans Inn0.4 km
- The Exchange0.4 km
- The Old Smithy0.4 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Cupcake Cottage Ivybridge0.4 km
- Friary Mill Bakery0.4 km
- Goughs Hog Roast0.7 km
- Hettie's0.4 km
- Ivybridge Methodist Church0.4 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Ali baba pizza0.4 km
- Country Maid0.4 km
- Golden Bridge0.4 km
- Joy King0.4 km
- La Pizza Loca0.4 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ivybridge1.3 km
- Plymouth15.7 km
- Totnes17.4 km
Bus Stops
- Erme Drive0.2 km
- Sportsmans Inn0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: PL210BT · Data under Open Government Licence