Postcode Analysis South Hams, South West

PL7 5HF House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

313

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 52,200 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL7 5HF 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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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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10/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates PL7 5HF — age 51, 82% ownership, 18% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

PL7 5HF is a mixed residential area located 1.0km from Ham Pool in South Hams. Administratively it sits within Bickleigh & Cornwood ward and the South West Devon constituency.

For families considering a move, PL7 5HF represents a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 51 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.



Census 2021 statistics for PL7 5HF are sourced from Output Area E00102023 (shared with 17 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 5HF. The average age is 51.5. 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 Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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school Local Schools

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Shaugh Prior Primary School

Requires Improvement33 pupils1.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bere Ferrers8.5 km
  • Plymouth9.0 km
  • St Budeaux9.6 km