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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

PL67SE

Rockwood Road

PL67HJ

Ferndale Close

PL67AU

Jump Close

PL75JA

Blackalder Terrace

PL75HQ

Barn Close

PL219FH

Maple Walk

PL75DR

Moor View Cottages

PL67FG

Towerfield Drive

PL75DD

Newton Row

PL67HW

Blackthorn Close

PL67RQ

Woodend Road

PL75BT

Galva Road

PL67TR

Woolwell

PL219DY

Western Cottages

PL75JQ

Whitehill Gardens

PL75AR

Newton & Yealmpton

PL75EY

Rowdown Close

PL67AR

Roborough Down Lane

PL219EB

New Park Road

PL67BB

Tavistock Road

PL67BH

Common Lane

PL67SB

Hedgerow Close

PL75FH

The Paddock

PL75FF

Blacklands Close

PL67SD

New Wood Close

PL75HX

Seaton Orchard

PL219DZ

The Avenue

PL67SP

Pinewood Drive

PL75ET

Eastern Wood Road

PL75BD

New Park Road

PL67JX

Hatshill Farm Close

PL75JX

Ashleigh Way

PL67TH

Woolwell Shopping Centre

PL67SS

Maple Way

PL67QQ

Sycamore Drive

PL75AW

Holland Road

PL75FJ

Recycling Way

PL67SL

Spring Park

PL75DG

Ledgate Lane

PL67TB

Clover Rise

PL67HL

Hazelwood Drive

PL54LL

Roborough Lane

PL75HU

Collard Lane

PL75HA

Bickleigh & Cornwood

PL67FR

Haxter Wood Chase

PL67TE

Honeysuckle Close

PL75HF

Bickleigh & Cornwood

PL67AX

Blackeven Close

PL219EF

New Park Road

PL54LJ

Bickleigh & Cornwood

PL75AS

Newton & Yealmpton

PL75HG

Bickleigh & Cornwood

PL75ES

Bickleigh & Cornwood

PL67ST

Birch Close

PL67BY

Common Lane

PL67QL

Silver Birch Close

PL75HB

Overdale Villas

PL67SN

Skylark Rise

PL75EG

Wotter Villas

PL67RL

Trendlewood Road

PL219GT

Newton & Yealmpton

PL219PJ

Newton & Yealmpton

PL75EH

Bickleigh & Cornwood

PL67BS

Broadley Park Road

PL75HY

Rosemary Close

PL67BQ

Tamerton Road

PL75JF

Shop Cottages

PL67EZ

Broadley Park Road

PL67FS

Broadley Park Road

PL219EL

Hazeldene Close

PL219EQ

Newton & Yealmpton

PL75BW

Newton & Yealmpton

PL67FQ

Haxter Wood Chase

PL67SX

Merlin Close

PL67BT

Tamerton Road

PL75HN

Dartmoor Cottages

PL67FJ

New Road

PL54LZ

Porsham Lane

PL75EW

Port Lane

PL67PD

Forge Close

PL75EU

Garden Close

PL67SR

Mulberry Close

PL67AD

Bickleigh Down Road

PL75FL

Langage South Road

PL75DE

Blackland Cottages

PL75BX

South View

PL67QN

Coppice Wood Drive

PL75JB

Saltram Terrace

PL75HE

Bickleigh & Cornwood

PL67AJ

New Road

PL75HZ

Eagle Close

PL67AL

Bickleigh & Cornwood

PL67FU

Acorn Drive

PL75AT

Battisford Park

PL75BZ

West Park Hill

PL67JW

Woolwell Road

PL75AQ

The Orchard

PL75LG

Old Chapel Lane

PL67QA

Forresters Drive

PL67AS

Little Down Lane

Data Sources

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