Is PL7 5EG a safe place to live?

Yes, PL7 5EG is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 7 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in PL7 5EG?

The average property price in PL7 5EG is currently around £211k.

What is the population of PL7 5EG?

The population for the PL7 5EG area is approximately 244 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis South Hams, South West

PL7 5EG House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

244

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 52,200 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL7 5EG 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.

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10/10

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6/10

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1/10

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7/10

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5/10

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4/10

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1/10

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6/10

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4/10

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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 66% owner-occupation and average age 44, PL7 5EG has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL7 5EG is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Wotter in South Hams. Administratively it sits within Bickleigh & Cornwood ward and the South West Devon constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £211k.

Census 2021 statistics for PL7 5EG are sourced from Output Area E00102021 (shared with 10 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 5EG. The average age is 43.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.4%

Asian / British Asian0.8%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

43%Active

FT: 26%

Unemployed: 0%

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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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home Property Prices by Type

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£ 211,501

3 sales · Mean £ 206,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

PL7 5EG has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences3

Other crime1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Ivybridge10.1 km
Plymouth10.6 km
Bere Ferrers11.0 km

Bus Stops

Trethewey Gardens0.1 km
Trethewey Gardens0.1 km
Methodist Church0.3 km
Methodist Church0.3 km
Play Park0.5 km