Postcode Analysis South Hams, South West

PL8 2AX House Prices & Local Information

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

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

413

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 50,600 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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7/10
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5/10
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1/10
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3/10
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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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4/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. PL8 2AX's 54% ownership and 48-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending down 55.1% year-on-year.

home £391,000 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL8 2AX is a safe, established residential area located 0.6km from Combe in Brixton. Administratively it sits within Wembury & Brixton ward and the South West Devon constituency.

The people who live in PL8 2AX are typical of a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £391k, down 55.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL8 2AX are sourced from Output Area E00102245 (shared with 11 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 2AX. The average age is 47.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 239,000

4 sales · Mean £ 238,000

Detached

£ 545,000

7 sales · Mean £ 559,278

Semi-Detached

£ 280,000

1 sales · Mean £ 280,000

Terraced

£ 200,000

5 sales · Mean £ 209,500

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

PL8 2AX has low crime rates — 17 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 offences17
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Other theft1
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Church of England Primary School

Outstanding98 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Brixton Fish Bar0.2 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Speculation Gallery0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Otter Nurseries0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth7.9 km
  • Devonport9.8 km
  • Dockyard10.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Sutherland Cottages0.1 km
  • Sutherland Cottages0.2 km
  • Elliots Hill0.4 km
  • Elliots Hill0.4 km
  • Combe Lane0.4 km