Postcode Analysis South Hams, South West

WEMBURY ROAD, PL9 0DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEMBURY ROAD, PL9 0DQ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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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

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, PL9 0DQ combines high owner-occupation (80%), strong property values (£522k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £522k 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 0DQ is a sought-after residential area on Wembury Road, 0.3km from Hollacombe Hill in South Hams. Administratively it sits within Wembury & Brixton ward and the South West Devon constituency.

For serious buyers, PL9 0DQ is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £522k. 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 0DQ 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 0DQ. 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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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 528,500

12 sales · Mean £ 506,924

Semi-Detached

£ 358,000

3 sales · Mean £ 372,833

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

PL9 0DQ has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Wembury Primary School

Good189 pupils1.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth6.6 km
  • Devonport8.3 km
  • Dockyard8.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Hollacombe Hill0.1 km
  • Hollacombe Hill0.1 km
  • Ben Norris0.3 km
  • Hollacombe0.3 km
  • Hollacombe0.3 km