Postcode Analysis South Hams, South West

HOLLACOMBE BRAKE, PL9 0DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLLACOMBE BRAKE, PL9 0DJ.

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Population

208

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 50,600 /yr

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Employed

38%

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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9/10
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8/10
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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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8/10
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10/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. PL9 0DJ's low deprivation rank, 80% ownership, and £459k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £459k 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

PL9 0DJ is a sought-after residential area on Hollacombe Brake, 0.3km from Hollacombe Hill 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 0DJ offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 52 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 80% 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £459k. 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 0DJ are sourced from Output Area E00102251 (shared with 14 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 PL9 0DJ. The average age is 52.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

£ 490,000

4 sales · Mean £ 472,500

Semi-Detached

£ 387,000

1 sales · Mean £ 387,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)

PL9 0DJ has low crime rates — 9 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.

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school Local Schools

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Wembury Primary School

Good189 pupils0.9 km

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Wembury Stores0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth7.1 km
  • Devonport8.7 km
  • Dockyard9.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Train Road0.2 km
  • Ben Norris0.3 km
  • Hollacombe Hill0.4 km
  • Trescan0.4 km
  • Hollacombe Hill0.4 km