PL9 0AJ is a sought-after residential area located 0.3km from Down Thomas in South Hams. Administratively it sits within Wembury & Brixton ward and the South West Devon constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in PL9, PL9 0AJ offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 52 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 84% 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 1 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for PL9 0AJ are sourced from Output Area E00102249 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PL9 0AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL9 0AJ.
364
52
£ 50,600 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL9 0AJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, PL9 0AJ combines high owner-occupation (84%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL9 0AJ. The average age is 51.8. 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, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-07)
PL9 0AJ has low crime rates — 1 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Mussel Inn0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth6.0 km
- Devonport7.2 km
- Dockyard7.8 km
Bus Stops
- Mussel Inn0.1 km
- Mussel Inn0.1 km
- Silver Jubilee Hall0.2 km
- Silver Jubilee Hall0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL90AJ · Data under Open Government Licence