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Newton & Yealmpton

About

The Newton & Yealmpton ward encompasses a rural expanse in the South Hams, characterised by rolling farmland and the broad tidal estuary of the River Yealm. The area includes the villages of Newton Ferrers and Noss Mayo, situated on opposite banks of the river, connected by a foot ferry. The landscape is defined by quiet country lanes, wooded creeks, and significant areas of ancient woodland.

Much of the local economy and community life is linked to the water, with sailing and boatbuilding being longstanding activities. The ward contains several designated conservation areas and sites of special scientific interest, protecting its estuarine habitats. The area maintains a distinct, quiet character, separate from the larger tourist centres elsewhere in the district.

Area overview

On average Newton & Yealmpton has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Newton & Yealmpton is £58,621 per year. There are 4 schools in Newton & Yealmpton: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Newton & Yealmpton is home to around 6,231 people, with a population density of about 78.5 per km2.

Crime rate

1/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Newton & Yealmpton Population

6,231

Population density

78.5 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

16.37(-51%)

Criminal damage and arson

6.42(-1%)

Anti-social behaviour

5.14(-66%)

Other theft

4.81(-15%)

Public order

3.37(-48%)

South West average

Demographics

British

5,959

95.65%

Other White

128

2.05%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.55%

Other Asian

0.35%

Irish

0.34%

Total population: 6,230

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

2,297

43.91%

Level 3 (A level)

857

16.38%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

710

13.57%

No qualifications

570

10.9%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

402

7.68%

Total 16+ residents: 5,231

Housing

Owns outright

1,221

44.61%

Owns with a mortgage

707

25.83%

Private landlord or letting agency

357

13.04%

Other social rented

264

9.65%

Other forms of private rent

2.85%

Total households: 2,737

Property prices in Newton & Yealmpton

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 in Newton & Yealmpton area, with individual transactions ranging from £111,000 up to £1,700,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Newton & Yealmpton over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Semi-Detached	17	£325,000	£237,000	£290,000	£440,000	£631,000
Terraced	21	£285,000	£190,000	£240,000	£340,000	£520,000
Detached	38	£560,000	£312,750	£431,250	£839,500	£1,542,250
Flats	8	£384,250	£121,150	£287,375	£443,750	£727,500

10 years median price trend in Newton & Yealmpton

All postcodes in Newton & Yealmpton

PL75BD

New Park Road

PL82FN

Stamps Hill

PL82JQ

Orchard Close

PL81DU

Monks Way

PL82FF

Brook Mead

PL82NN

Newton & Yealmpton

PL75DL

Crossways

PL75BL

Newnham Road

PL81HW

Alston Cottages

PL81JL

Newton & Yealmpton

PL75ED

Park Lane

PL82EX

Elm Tree Close

PL81LP

Newton & Yealmpton

PL81AY

Gunsey Lane

PL75AS

Newton & Yealmpton

PL75FR

Newton & Yealmpton

PL82JW

Fore Street

PL81EL

Hannaford Road

PL81JG

Stoke Road

PL81JT

Newton & Yealmpton

PL81LD

Newton & Yealmpton

PL81HQ

Newton & Yealmpton

PL75DR

Moor View Cottages

PL82LR

The Borough

PL75BH

Newton & Yealmpton

PL82HD

Fore Street

PL219PJ

Newton & Yealmpton

PL81NB

Fore Street

PL75BY

Jubilee Cottages

PL82QA

Milizac Close

PL219EL

Hazeldene Close

PL82DA

The Orchard

PL81DJ

Court Road

PL81DB

Beacon Hill

PL82LN

Orchard Hill

PL75FH

The Paddock

PL81BU

Peters Field

PL81JP

Newton & Yealmpton

PL82PN

Peasberry Place

PL75BN

Park Lane

PL81HP

Newton & Yealmpton

PL81AW

Bridgend Hill

PL219DX

Newton & Yealmpton

PL81NJ

Fore Street

PL82LS

Tuckers Close

PL82HL

Church Close

PL82NS

Yealm Park

PL75FL

Langage South Road

PL75FJ

Recycling Way

PL82ED

Elm Tree Park

PL81JQ

Newton & Yealmpton

PL82EF

Mill Leat Close

PL82EH

Orchard Hill

PL75HJ

Holland Road

PL75BP

Galva Road

PL82JL

Chapel Lane

PL75DD

Newton Row

PL81AP

Bridgend Hill

PL75DE

Blackland Cottages

PL81HL

Newton & Yealmpton

PL82DY

Creamery Close

PL81AT

Parsonage Road

PL81NA

Fore Street

PL81DW

The Fairway

PL81BT

Meadow Close

PL75BS

Galva Road

PL75DA

Ledgate Lane

PL82JD

Newton & Yealmpton

PL82JF

Torr Bridge Park

PL81LW

Brent Hill

PL219FG

Holly Berry Road

PL81LF

Easterntown

PL82HB

Fore Street

PL81AH

Yealm Road

PL81JZ

Newton & Yealmpton

PL81BJ

Yealm Road

PL81EG

Coach Road

PL219EA

Buttsford Terrace

PL82EA

Hern Lane

PL82PJ

Gardeners Lane

PL82EY

Church Park Road

PL75FD

New Park Road

PL81BH

Yealm Road

PL75AW

Holland Road

PL81LE

Newton & Yealmpton

PL75HX

Seaton Orchard

PL219EG

Newton & Yealmpton

PL81BQ

Yealm Road

PL82JP

Fore Street

PL82LG

Newton & Yealmpton

PL82JT

Underhay

PL81EA

Revelstoke Road

PL81BE

Newton Hill

PL81LT

Newton & Yealmpton

PL81HF

Newton & Yealmpton

PL81LU

The Square

PL81BN

Yealm Road

PL81HA

Newton & Yealmpton

PL81EJ

Hannaford Road

PL75HH

Beechwood Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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