PL8 1DP is a sought-after residential area on The Fairway, 0.2km from Ferrers, Newton in Newton Ferrers. Administratively it sits within Newton & Yealmpton ward and the South West Devon constituency.
For serious buyers, PL8 1DP is 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 52 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 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 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £527k, up 5.0% 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 1DP are sourced from Output Area E00102163 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE FAIRWAY, PL8 1DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE FAIRWAY, PL8 1DP.
336
52
£ 50,600 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL8 1DP 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.
Area Character
PL8 1DP is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £527k, 71% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £527k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 5.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL8 1DP. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 465,000
15 sales · Mean £ 451,991
Terraced
£ 470,000
1 sales · Mean £ 470,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
PL8 1DP has low crime rates — 5 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.
school Local Schools
Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Quality Foods0.3 km
- The Pharmacy0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Dolphin Inn0.4 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth9.9 km
- Devonport11.5 km
- Dockyard12.0 km
Bus Stops
- Court Road0.1 km
- Toad Hall0.2 km
- Wrights Lane0.2 km
- Wrights Lane0.2 km
- Co-op Stores0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL81DP · Data under Open Government Licence