Postcode Analysis South Hams, South West

PL8 1JS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL8 1JS.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

287

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 47,900 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL8 1JS 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.

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5/10
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2/10
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1/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 70% owner-occupation and average age 43, PL8 1JS has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £447k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

PL8 1JS is a safe, established residential area located 0.0km from Battisborough Cross in South Hams. Administratively it sits within Ermington & Ugborough ward and the South West Devon constituency.

For families considering a move, PL8 1JS represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £447k.

Census 2021 statistics for PL8 1JS are sourced from Output Area E00102089 (shared with 33 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 1JS. The average age is 43.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 447,500

2 sales · Mean £ 447,500

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

PL8 1JS has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences2

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ivybridge9.6 km
  • Plymouth13.9 km
  • Devonport15.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Battisborough Cross0.1 km
  • Battisborough Cross0.2 km