Postcode Analysis South Hams, South West

YEALM VIEW ROAD, PL8 1AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YEALM VIEW ROAD, PL8 1AN.

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Population

336

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 50,600 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL8 1AN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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6/10
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1/10
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3/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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8/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. PL8 1AN's low deprivation rank, 71% ownership, and £1.3M median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 41.7% year-on-year.

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

PL8 1AN is a sought-after residential area on Yealm View Road, 0.4km from Bridgend in Newton Ferrers. Administratively it sits within Newton & Yealmpton ward and the South West Devon constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in PL8, PL8 1AN offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 52 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 71% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.3M, up 41.7% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for PL8 1AN are sourced from Output Area E00102163 (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 PL8 1AN. The average age is 51.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 1,200,000

7 sales · Mean £ 1,058,571

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

PL8 1AN has low crime rates — 8 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 offences6
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School

Outstanding120 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Quality Foods0.3 km
  • The Pharmacy0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Dolphin Inn0.2 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth10.5 km
  • Devonport12.0 km
  • Dockyard12.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Court Road0.2 km
  • The Green0.3 km
  • The Green0.3 km
  • Co-op Stores0.3 km
  • Slip Way0.3 km