Postcode Analysis South Hams, South West

DIXON TERRACE, PL8 2NB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DIXON TERRACE, PL8 2NB.

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

272

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 47,900 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL8 2NB 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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6/10
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9/10
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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, PL8 2NB combines high owner-occupation (85%), strong property values (£510k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £510k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

PL8 2NB is a sought-after residential area on Dixon Terrace, 0.5km 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 2NB offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 85% 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 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £510k.

Census 2021 statistics for PL8 2NB are sourced from Output Area E00102276 (shared with 8 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 2NB. The average age is 49.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 25%
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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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 522,500

2 sales · Mean £ 522,500

Semi-Detached

£ 435,250

2 sales · Mean £ 435,250

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

PL8 2NB has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences7
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Yealmpton Primary School

Good174 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Yealmpton Stores0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Volunteer Inn0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Ming Restaurant0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ivybridge8.6 km
  • Plymouth11.0 km
  • Devonport12.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Dixon Terrace0.1 km
  • Ploughman Way0.1 km
  • Riverside Walk0.2 km
  • Hillside Drive0.2 km
  • Hillside Drive0.2 km