Postcode Analysis South Hams, South West

PL7 5BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL7 5BH.

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Population

278

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 52,200 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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10/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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6/10
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3/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British98.9%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences14
Other theft4

school Local Schools

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Chaddlewood Primary School

Good389 pupils0.9 km
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Glen Park Primary School

Good410 pupils1.1 km
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Plympton Academy

Requires Improvement1096 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • The 1:1 Diet by Cambridge Weight Plan0.8 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
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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