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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
17.94(-46%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.52(-56%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.38(-17%)
Other theft
3.26(-42%)
Shoplifting
2.61(-61%)
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 102 recent sales, the median property price is £271,250 in Woolwell & Lee Mill area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,100 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
Semi-Detached14£258,500
Detached37£390,000
Terraced44£220,000
Flats7£215,000

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

PL219FG

Holly Berry Road

PL75JJ

St Aubyn Terrace

PL219PN

Newton & Yealmpton

PL67SG

Parkwood Close

PL67AG

Bickleigh Down Road

PL219FL

Sycamore Walk

PL75JT

Bickleigh & Cornwood

PL75DS

Folly Cottages

PL75JD

Montague Terrace

PL67BN

Common Lane

PL75FN

Newton & Yealmpton

PL67FF

Blackeven Hill

PL67RX

Churchlands Close

PL75BG

Western Wood Way

PL75HT

Collard Lane

PL67QG

Riverford Close

PL219EX

Henry Close

PL75ED

Park Lane

PL75EX

Meadow Close

PL75FP

Meadow View

PL75AP

Ledgate Lane

PL67TG

Thistle Close

PL67SZ

Redwing Drive

PL219EU

Harris Way

PL67QE

Long Park Drive

PL67FW

Aspen Close

PL75JR

Whitehill Gardens

PL75DL

Crossways

PL75DW

Birchland Way

PL75ER

Bickleigh & Cornwood

PL67RY

Churchlands Road

PL75JN

Broad Oaks

PL67BZ

Watery Lane

PL67AQ

Hele Lane

PL67AF

Hele Close

PL75BU

Western Row

PL75HW

The Bungalows

PL67QJ

Croft Park

PL75BY

Jubilee Cottages

PL75JU

Bickleigh & Cornwood

PL67RT

Forest View

PL75EB

Larch Grove

PL75HH

Beechwood Way

PL67QF

Oaklands Close

PL75DU

Newton & Yealmpton

PL67HP

Bracken Close

PL67TF

Rosehip Close

PL67AT

Leat Walk

PL67SH

Bowers Park Drive

PL67QD

Kirkland Close

PL67PB

Village Drive

PL75BB

Newton & Yealmpton

PL67AH

The Village

PL54EG

Harvest Close

PL75FE

Fairway Gardens

PL67TA

Campion View

PL67BA

Leatside

PL67AN

Hele Lane

PL219DX

Newton & Yealmpton

PL67RS

Tamerton Road

PL67TN

Towerfield Drive

PL75EQ

Brag Lane

PL67AW

Bickleigh & Cornwood

PL75JY

Eagle Road

PL67QR

Warren Park

PL75DF

Newton & Yealmpton

PL54LG

Horsham Lane

PL67PH

Lopes Drive

PL219EJ

Bottle Park

PL67RR

Meadowlands

PL75DA

Ledgate Lane

PL75JH

Recreation Way

PL75HP

Collard Lane

PL75FR

Newton & Yealmpton

PL75HD

Bickleigh & Cornwood

PL67BX

Bickleigh & Cornwood

PL67QS

The Heathers

PL75DP

Newton & Yealmpton

PL75HR

Bickleigh & Cornwood

PL75LH

Bickleigh & Cornwood

PL75AF

Bickleigh & Cornwood

PL219EG

Newton & Yealmpton

PL67QT

The Heathers

PL74SR

Plymbridge Road

PL67AB

Bickleigh Down Road

PL219FJ

Hawthorne Walk

PL75HJ

Holland Road

PL75DB

Ledgate Lane

PL75FD

New Park Road

PL75HS

Bickleigh & Cornwood

PL54BY

Highfield View

PL67QW

Holmer Down

PL75EJ

Bickleigh & Cornwood

PL67SU

Rowan Way

PL67TD

Violet Drive

PL75DJ

Newton & Yealmpton

PL67RU

Valley View

PL75EN

Bickleigh & Cornwood

PL54BZ

Halter Close

PL75AX

New Park Road

Data Sources

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