PL9 0BJ is a sought-after residential area on Barton Brake, 0.4km from Knighton in Wembury. Administratively it sits within Wembury & Brixton ward and the South West Devon constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in PL9, PL9 0BJ offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £451k, down 33.3% year-on-year. 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 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00102253 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARTON BRAKE, PL9 0BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARTON BRAKE, PL9 0BJ.
325
48
£ 50,600 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. PL9 0BJ's low deprivation rank, 84% ownership, and £451k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £451k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 33.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL9 0BJ. The average age is 48.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 460,000
10 sales · Mean £ 476,600
Semi-Detached
£ 300,000
3 sales · Mean £ 251,666
Terraced
£ 165,000
1 sales · Mean £ 165,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
PL9 0BJ has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Wembury Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Wembury Stores0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth8.0 km
- Devonport9.5 km
- Dockyard10.0 km
Bus Stops
- Barton Close0.2 km
- Brownhill Lane0.2 km
- Brownhill Lane0.2 km
- Brownhill Lane0.3 km
- Wembury Meadow0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: PL90BJ · Data under Open Government Licence