YEALM ROAD, PL8 1BL House Prices & Local Information

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

One of the more sought-after postcodes in PL8, PL8 1BL offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 56 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 88% 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 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £957k, up 20.6% 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 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00102158 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.