Postcode Analysis South Hams, South West

WINSTONE COTTAGES, PL8 2DH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WINSTONE COTTAGES, PL8 2DH.

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 2DH 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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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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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. PL8 2DH's low deprivation rank, 82% ownership, and £599k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £599k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

PL8 2DH is a safe, established residential area on Winstone Cottages, 0.3km from Winston in South Hams. Administratively it sits within Wembury & Brixton ward and the South West Devon constituency.

For serious buyers, PL8 2DH is 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 residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £599k.

Census 2021 statistics for PL8 2DH 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 2DH. 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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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 646,000

1 sales · Mean £ 646,000

Terraced

£ 552,500

1 sales · Mean £ 552,500

Detached

£ 499,000

2 sales · Mean £ 499,000

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

PL8 2DH has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences8
Vehicle crime2
Possession of weapons2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Church of England Primary School

Outstanding98 pupils0.5 km

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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Brixton Fish Bar0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Speculation Gallery0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth8.7 km
  • Ivybridge10.4 km
  • Devonport10.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Winstone Lane0.4 km
  • Winstone Lane0.4 km