Is PL7 5LH a safe place to live?

Yes, PL7 5LH is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 3 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in PL7 5LH?

The average property price in PL7 5LH is currently around £285k.

What is the population of PL7 5LH?

The population for the PL7 5LH area is approximately 276 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis South Hams, South West

PL7 5LH House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

276

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 52,200 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10

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4/10

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1/10

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9/10

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1/10

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7/10

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1/10

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7/10

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3/10

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Area Character

PL7 5LH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 79% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £285k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

PL7 5LH is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.2km from Lee Moor 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £285k.

Census 2021 statistics for PL7 5LH are sourced from Output Area E00102022 (shared with 18 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 5LH. The average age is 48.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

55%Active

FT: 36%

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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home Property Prices by Type

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£ 285,000

4 sales · Mean £ 282,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

PL7 5LH has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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train Transport Links

Train Stations

Ivybridge9.1 km
Plymouth11.6 km
Bere Ferrers12.1 km

Bus Stops

Clearview0.0 km
Quarry0.3 km
Quarry0.3 km