Postcode Analysis South Hams, South West

PL8 2LL House Prices & Local Information

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

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

410

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 47,900 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10
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8/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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5/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, PL8 2LL combines high owner-occupation (64%), strong property values (£565k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £565k 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 2LL is a well-regarded residential area located 0.5km from Worston in South Hams. Administratively it sits within Newton & Yealmpton ward and the South West Devon constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in PL8, PL8 2LL offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 64% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Prices average £565k.

Census 2021 statistics for PL8 2LL are sourced from Output Area E00102277 (shared with 20 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 2LL. The average age is 44.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.3%
Asian / British Asian0.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 565,000

1 sales · Mean £ 565,000

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ivybridge5.8 km
  • Plymouth12.3 km
  • Devonport14.3 km