PL8 2DX is a safe, established residential area on Yarda Walk, 0.7km from Winston in Brixton. Administratively it sits within Wembury & Brixton ward and the South West Devon constituency.
This is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £235k.
Census 2021 statistics for PL8 2DX are sourced from Output Area E00102245 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
YARDA WALK, PL8 2DX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YARDA WALK, PL8 2DX.
413
48
£ 50,600 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. PL8 2DX'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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL8 2DX. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 176,500
4 sales · Mean £ 188,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL8 2DX has low crime rates — 22 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.
school Local Schools
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Brixton Fish Bar0.2 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Speculation Gallery0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Otter Nurseries0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth8.1 km
- Devonport10.0 km
- Dockyard10.5 km
Bus Stops
- Sutherland Cottages0.3 km
- Sutherland Cottages0.3 km
- Elliots Hill0.3 km
- Elliots Hill0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PL82DX · Data under Open Government Licence