Postcode Analysis South Hams, South West

PL8 1LS House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

326

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 47,900 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL8 1LS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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5/10
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1/10
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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, PL8 1LS combines high owner-occupation (58%), strong property values (£461k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £461k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

PL8 1LS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.1km from Holbeton in South Hams. Administratively it sits within Ermington & Ugborough ward and the South West Devon constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £461k.

Census 2021 statistics for PL8 1LS are sourced from Output Area E00102088 (shared with 24 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 1LS. The average age is 50.4. 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 Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 461,750

2 sales · Mean £ 461,750

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

PL8 1LS has low crime rates — 3 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

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Holbeton Primary School

Good71 pupils0.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Holbeton Village Stores0.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Dartmoor Union Inn0.2 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Midmay Colours0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ivybridge7.2 km
  • Plymouth14.6 km
  • Devonport16.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Post Office0.0 km
  • Mildmay Colours Inn0.1 km