Postcode Analysis South Hams, South West

PL8 2GZ House Prices & Local Information

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

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

374

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 47,900 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL8 2GZ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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7/10
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6/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. PL8 2GZ's low deprivation rank, 73% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

PL8 2GZ is a sought-after residential area located 0.1km from Yealmpton in Yealmpton. Administratively it sits within Newton & Yealmpton ward and the South West Devon constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in PL8, PL8 2GZ offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 73% 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for PL8 2GZ are sourced from Output Area E00102273 (shared with 19 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 2GZ. The average age is 49.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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

PL8 2GZ has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences9
Burglary4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Yealmpton Primary School

Good174 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Yealmpton Stores0.1 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Volunteer Inn0.1 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Ming Restaurant0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ivybridge8.4 km
  • Plymouth10.7 km
  • Devonport12.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Volunteer Inn0.0 km
  • Post Office0.1 km
  • Boldventure0.3 km
  • Stray Park0.3 km
  • Stray Park0.3 km