PL9 0AX is a sought-after residential area on Spring Road, 0.6km from Wembury Point in Heybrook Bay. Administratively it sits within Wembury & Brixton ward and the South West Devon constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in PL9, PL9 0AX offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An established, mature community with an average age of 58 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 92% 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 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.0M. 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 0AX are sourced from Output Area E00102248 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SPRING ROAD, PL9 0AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPRING ROAD, PL9 0AX.
255
58
£ 50,600 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL9 0AX 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
PL9 0AX is a settled retirement community — average age 58, 92% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £1.0M prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL9 0AX. The average age is 57.7. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 1,025,000
2 sales · Mean £ 1,025,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
PL9 0AX has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Wembury Bay Tuck Shop0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth6.9 km
- Devonport8.1 km
- Dockyard8.7 km
Bus Stops
- The Skelligs0.3 km
- Three Jays0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PL90AX · Data under Open Government Licence