Postcode Analysis South Hams, South West

HIGHER COOMBE, PL8 1EH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHER COOMBE, PL8 1EH.

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Population

284

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 50,600 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL8 1EH 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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8/10
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1/10
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2/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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Area Character

PL8 1EH is a settled retirement community — average age 56, 88% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £458k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending up 46.3% year-on-year.

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

PL8 1EH is a sought-after residential area on Higher Coombe, 0.2km from Noss Mayo in Noss Mayo. Administratively it sits within Newton & Yealmpton ward and the South West Devon constituency.

For serious buyers, PL8 1EH is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents here average 56 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 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 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £458k, up 46.3% 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 1EH are sourced from Output Area E00102158 (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 PL8 1EH. The average age is 55.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Terraced

£ 458,750

2 sales · Mean £ 458,750

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)

PL8 1EH has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School

Outstanding120 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Quality Foods0.7 km
  • The Pharmacy0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Dolphin Inn0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Tennis Courts0.1 km
  • St Peter's Church0.4 km
  • St Peter's Church0.5 km