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Woolwell & Lee Mill

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About

Woolwell and Lee Mill are neighbouring settlements on the eastern edge of the South Hams, situated close to the A38 Devon Expressway. This location provides direct access to Plymouth and the wider motorway network. The area is primarily residential, with modern housing developments alongside older properties, catering to a community that often commutes for work.

The landscape is characterised by rolling green fields and wooded valleys typical of the South Hams fringe. A notable local feature is the historic Hemerdon Mine, with its distinctive twin spoil tips visible on the horizon. The area is practical, with local shops and services focused on day-to-day needs, set within a quiet, semi-rural environment.

Area overview

On average Woolwell & Lee Mill has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Woolwell & Lee Mill is £54,692 per year. There are 3 schools in Woolwell & Lee Mill: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Woolwell & Lee Mill is home to around 6,132 people, with a population density of about 70.9 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
5.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Woolwell & Lee Mill Population
6,132
Population density
70.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.29(-48%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.01(-54%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.89(-25%)
Other theft
3.59(-36%)
Public order
2.45(-63%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,779
94.21%
Other White
144
2.35%
Indian
46
0.75%
White and Asian (mixed)
24
0.39%
Other
24
0.39%
Total population: 6,134

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,725
33.6%
Level 3 (A level)
1,030
20.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
719
14%
No qualifications
673
13.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
460
8.96%
Total 16+ residents: 5,134

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
952
36.49%
Owns with a mortgage
932
35.72%
Private landlord or letting agency
459
17.59%
Other social rented
125
4.79%
Other forms of private rent
74
2.84%
Total households: 2,609

Property prices in Woolwell & Lee Mill

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £276,000 in Woolwell & Lee Mill area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £730,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Woolwell & Lee Mill 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 Woolwell & Lee Mill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached36£392,500
Flats5£215,000
Semi-Detached14£272,500
Terraced39£220,000

10 years median price trend in Woolwell & Lee Mill

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Woolwell & Lee Mill.

All postcodes in Woolwell & Lee Mill

PL219DX

Newton & Yealmpton

PL75BY

Jubilee Cottages

PL67PD

Forge Close

PL67TN

Towerfield Drive

PL75FG

Bickleigh & Cornwood

PL74SR

Plymbridge Road

PL67HP

Bracken Close

PL67HW

Blackthorn Close

PL67SG

Parkwood Close

PL67TF

Rosehip Close

PL75FP

Meadow View

PL75HJ

Holland Road

PL75HP

Collard Lane

PL219FL

Sycamore Walk

PL219PJ

Newton & Yealmpton

PL67PH

Lopes Drive

PL75HZ

Eagle Close

PL67AJ

New Road

PL67FT

Bickleigh & Cornwood

PL75AX

New Park Road

PL75BL

Newnham Road

PL67BN

Common Lane

PL67BZ

Watery Lane

PL75HE

Bickleigh & Cornwood

PL75HQ

Barn Close

PL75HX

Seaton Orchard

PL75LG

Old Chapel Lane

PL67AD

Bickleigh Down Road

PL67FR

Haxter Wood Chase

PL67JX

Hatshill Farm Close

PL67SU

Rowan Way

PL75AR

Newton & Yealmpton

PL75FH

The Paddock

PL67QF

Oaklands Close

PL67QS

The Heathers

PL67RU

Valley View

PL75AW

Holland Road

PL75BZ

West Park Hill

PL219EU

Harris Way

PL67FJ

New Road

PL75DB

Ledgate Lane

PL75JB

Saltram Terrace

PL67BA

Leatside

PL67BQ

Tamerton Road

PL75HR

Bickleigh & Cornwood

PL67TQ

Tramway Road

PL75DG

Ledgate Lane

PL67SH

Bowers Park Drive

PL75DL

Crossways

PL75JT

Bickleigh & Cornwood

PL67HL

Hazelwood Drive

PL75BN

Park Lane

PL75HW

The Bungalows

PL67QL

Silver Birch Close

PL75DA

Ledgate Lane

PL75JN

Broad Oaks

PL219EE

Beech Road

PL67AF

Hele Close

PL67AR

Roborough Down Lane

PL75EY

Rowdown Close

PL75LH

Bickleigh & Cornwood

PL75JF

Shop Cottages

PL67BB

Tavistock Road

PL75HD

Bickleigh & Cornwood

PL67AW

Bickleigh & Cornwood

PL67BU

Back Lane

PL67SE

Rockwood Road

PL75JU

Bickleigh & Cornwood

PL75BP

Galva Road

PL75ED

Park Lane

PL75ET

Eastern Wood Road

PL75EX

Meadow Close

PL75FF

Blacklands Close

PL219GT

Newton & Yealmpton

PL54EQ

Ashleigh Lane

PL67QH

Copper Beech Way

PL75HF

Bickleigh & Cornwood

PL219DZ

The Avenue

PL75HH

Beechwood Way

PL75JA

Blackalder Terrace

PL67PB

Village Drive

PL67QA

Forresters Drive

PL219EQ

Newton & Yealmpton

PL67RQ

Woodend Road

PL67TD

Violet Drive

PL75BU

Western Row

PL75JR

Whitehill Gardens

PL75EP

Bickleigh & Cornwood

PL75EW

Port Lane

PL67BX

Bickleigh & Cornwood

PL75BS

Galva Road

PL75DS

Folly Cottages

PL67QW

Holmer Down

PL67RW

Ashtree Close

PL75HB

Overdale Villas

PL54LG

Horsham Lane

PL54LH

Allern Lane

PL67SZ

Redwing Drive

PL75HN

Dartmoor Cottages

PL67AS

Little Down Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.