Postcode Analysis South Hams, South West

PL8 2AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL8 2AT.

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

282

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 50,600 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL8 2AT 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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9/10
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8/10
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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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8/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PL8 2AT spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

PL8 2AT is a safe, established residential area located 0.5km from Combe in South Hams. Administratively it sits within Wembury & Brixton ward and the South West Devon constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for PL8 2AT are sourced from Output Area E00181104 (shared with 28 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 2AT. The average age is 45.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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

PL8 2AT has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences16
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Other theft1
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Church of England Primary School

Outstanding98 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Brixton Fish Bar0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Speculation Gallery0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Otter Nurseries0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth7.8 km
  • Devonport9.7 km
  • Dockyard10.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Sutherland Cottages0.2 km
  • Sutherland Cottages0.2 km
  • Combe Lane0.4 km
  • Combe Lane0.4 km