PL7 5BH is a safe, established residential area located 0.7km from Newnham in South Hams. Administratively it sits within Newton & Yealmpton 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 town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents average 45 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for PL7 5BH are sourced from Output Area E00102038 (shared with 35 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PL7 5BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL7 5BH.
278
45
£ 52,200 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL7 5BH 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
PL7 5BH is an established family neighbourhood — 72% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL7 5BH. The average age is 45.4. 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 demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL7 5BH has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Chaddlewood Primary School
Glen Park Primary School
Plympton Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- The 1:1 Diet by Cambridge Weight Plan0.8 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Peking House0.9 km
- Plympton Grill0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth7.9 km
- Ivybridge9.4 km
- Devonport9.8 km
Bus Stops
- Compass Drive0.0 km
- Quay West Studios0.1 km
- Furzeacre Close0.2 km
- Birchwood Gardens0.2 km
- Highglen Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PL75BH · Data under Open Government Licence