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Newton & Yealmpton

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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
36
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
8.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Newton & Yealmpton Population
6,231
Population density
78.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

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

Ethnic groups

British
5,959
95.65%
Other White
128
2.05%
White and Asian (mixed)
34
0.55%
Other Asian
22
0.35%
Irish
21
0.34%
Total population: 6,230

Economics

Education (age 16+)

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

Housing tenure

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
78
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)

Price distribution by property type for Newton & Yealmpton in the 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.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached17£325,000
Terraced21£285,000
Detached38£560,000
Flats8£384,250

10 years median price trend in Newton & Yealmpton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newton & Yealmpton.

All postcodes in Newton & Yealmpton

PL82NA

Ford Road

PL82EW

Newton & Yealmpton

PL81LH

Vicarage Hill

PL81EU

Coastguard Cottages

PL81AD

Riverside Road West

PL81JJ

Newton & Yealmpton

PL82LZ

Chapel Road

PL75FN

Newton & Yealmpton

PL82JB

Newton & Yealmpton

PL82NG

Fell Close

PL81DE

Court Road

PL75AP

Ledgate Lane

PL82HA

Church Cottages

PL81BA

Bridgend Hill

PL82LU

Riverside Walk

PL82JN

Fore Street

PL81EB

Chequers Cottages

PL82JE

Ploughman Way

PL75BW

Newton & Yealmpton

PL75HQ

Barn Close

PL81LB

Newton & Yealmpton

PL75AZ

Newton & Yealmpton

PL82JZ

Newton & Yealmpton

PL219EX

Henry Close

PL219DY

Western Cottages

PL81AS

Parsonage Road

PL82EB

Market Street

PL81DA

Court Road

PL75BA

New England Hill

PL75DS

Folly Cottages

PL81JW

Newton & Yealmpton

PL81EQ

Hillside Cottages

PL219EB

New Park Road

PL75DB

Ledgate Lane

PL81EE

Creekside Road

PL82JU

Speculation

PL75DJ

Newton & Yealmpton

PL81NQ

Garden Close

PL81HJ

Newton & Yealmpton

PL81BZ

Court Road

PL75ET

Eastern Wood Road

PL75DN

Birchland Road

PL75DW

Birchland Way

PL75BT

Galva Road

PL82HE

Underhay

PL81AX

Parsonage Road

PL82PG

Kitley Walk

PL219FH

Maple Walk

PL82HJ

Hern Lane

PL219EJ

Bottle Park

PL82ES

Newton & Yealmpton

PL81HG

Newton & Yealmpton

PL82HF

Stray Park

PL81HY

Butts Park

PL82LB

Newton & Yealmpton

PL219NZ

Newton & Yealmpton

PL81BW

Court Wood

PL81AB

Newton Hill

PL81HU

Widey Hill

PL81JY

Newton & Yealmpton

PL82HR

Follet Close

PL81BX

Yealm Road

PL75AX

New Park Road

PL81JS

Newton & Yealmpton

PL81DS

Middle Leigh

PL75DP

Newton & Yealmpton

PL75AU

Ford Cottages

PL82JJ

Fore Street

PL82LQ

Newton & Yealmpton

PL81DH

Court Road

PL75DT

Newton & Yealmpton

PL82GY

Waltacre

PL75BX

South View

PL81ND

Fore Street

PL219EQ

Newton & Yealmpton

PL82LL

Newton & Yealmpton

PL82PL

Tappers Lane

PL82HP

Newton & Yealmpton

PL81JU

Cross Park

PL81EZ

Middlecombe Lane

PL81NH

Fore Street

PL219NX

Newton & Yealmpton

PL82HW

Torr Lane

PL219EU

Harris Way

PL82JA

Newton & Yealmpton

PL75AR

Newton & Yealmpton

PL81JX

Newton & Yealmpton

PL81EF

Foundry Lane

PL81LX

Brent Hill

PL75FF

Blacklands Close

PL82JH

Yealmbury Hill

PL82EG

Newton & Yealmpton

PL82LY

Waltacre

PL75AY

New Park Road

PL81HB

Coombe Down Lane

PL81JN

Gibb

PL81BP

Barnicott Close

PL219FJ

Hawthorne Walk

PL81AE

Riverside Road East

PL82LP

Yeo Park

Data Sources

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