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Yealmpton, Modbury & Aveton Gifford

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About

The Yealmpton, Modbury & Aveton Gifford area encompasses the rural hinterland north of the main South Hams estuaries. It is characterised by rolling farmland and wooded valleys, with the rivers Yealm and Avon flowing through towards their respective tidal reaches. The three historic market towns and villages serve as local hubs, surrounded by smaller hamlets and scattered farms. This is a primarily agricultural landscape, with narrow lanes connecting the settlements.

A notable network of quiet, leafy lanes follows the contours of the valleys, offering views across patchwork fields. The area's history is evident in its buildings, with several medieval churches and traditional stone bridges crossing the waterways. Modbury retains a linear core along its main street, while the others are more clustered around their crossings of the Avon and Yealm. The landscape feels removed from the coastal bustle, focused instead on its inland waterways and pastoral scenery.

Area overview

On average Yealmpton, Modbury & Aveton Gifford has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Yealmpton, Modbury & Aveton Gifford is £58,445 per year. There are 5 schools in Yealmpton, Modbury & Aveton Gifford: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Yealmpton, Modbury & Aveton Gifford is home to around 8,102 people, with a population density of about 68.8 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
26
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
8.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Yealmpton, Modbury & Aveton Gifford Population
8,102
Population density
68.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.73(-64%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.2(-72%)
Other theft
3.33(-41%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.33(-49%)
Drugs
2.1(+7%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,675
94.73%
Other White
186
2.3%
White and Asian (mixed)
39
0.48%
Irish
39
0.48%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
28
0.35%
Total population: 8,102

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,041
45.19%
Level 3 (A level)
1,084
16.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
899
13.36%
No qualifications
740
11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
503
7.48%
Total 16+ residents: 6,729

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,608
46.17%
Owns with a mortgage
882
25.32%
Private landlord or letting agency
442
12.69%
Other social rented
318
9.13%
Other forms of private rent
103
2.96%
Total households: 3,483

Property prices in Yealmpton, Modbury & Aveton Gifford

Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £426,000 in Yealmpton, Modbury & Aveton Gifford area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £1,652,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Yealmpton, Modbury & Aveton Gifford 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 Yealmpton, Modbury & Aveton Gifford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached56£550,000
Flats4£328,500
Semi-Detached22£370,000
Terraced32£325,000

10 years median price trend in Yealmpton, Modbury & Aveton Gifford

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Yealmpton, Modbury & Aveton Gifford.

All postcodes in Yealmpton, Modbury & Aveton Gifford

TQ74LW

Fore Street

PL210RS

Cromwell Park

PL210XE

Charterlands

PL82DY

Creamery Close

PL219NA

Chapel Street

PL81JP

Newton & Yealmpton

TQ74HY

Charterlands

PL82PG

Kitley Walk

PL210LG

Ivybridge Road

PL210TJ

Benedict Way

PL219GP

Abbots Close

PL82DA

The Orchard

PL82EL

Newton & Yealmpton

PL82LR

The Borough

PL82JH

Yealmbury Hill

TQ74AP

Bigbury Court

TQ74ER

Loddiswell & Aveton Gifford

PL210LZ

Ermington & Ugborough

PL210QP

Church Street

PL210QX

South Hayes

PL210SU

Loddiswell & Aveton Gifford

PL210TQ

Charterlands

PL219NF

Park Hill Cottages

PL82FT

Newton & Yealmpton

PL82HJ

Hern Lane

TQ74EQ

Loddiswell & Aveton Gifford

TQ74LY

Fore Street

TQ74PB

Loddiswell & Aveton Gifford

PL210QZ

Palm Cross

PL210TW

Charterlands

PL81LJ

Newton & Yealmpton

TQ74BG

Charterlands

TQ74NN

Charterlands

PL210PY

Broad Street

PL81LX

Brent Hill

PL82HQ

Torr Hill

TQ74JR

Fore Street

PL210QD

Gees Lane

PL210QL

Charterlands

PL219JL

Willow Court

PL219NB

Fawns Close

PL219NH

School Road

PL82EE

Newton & Yealmpton

PL82QA

Milizac Close

TQ74HW

Charterlands

PL210FW

Lanveoc Way

PL210TS

Chatwell Lane

PL219FR

Gransmore Walk

PL219JT

Lower Preston Cottages

PL81LH

Vicarage Hill

PL81NJ

Fore Street

PL82EP

Newton & Yealmpton

PL82LJ

Newton & Yealmpton

TQ74BE

Stakes Hill

TQ74LZ

Loddiswell & Aveton Gifford

PL82JJ

Fore Street

PL82FH

Bumble Walk

TQ74NB

Loddiswell & Aveton Gifford

PL210QE

Traine Terrace

PL81JQ

Newton & Yealmpton

PL81LT

Newton & Yealmpton

PL81NB

Fore Street

PL82JP

Fore Street

TQ74PT

Cherry Tree Bungalows

PL219JX

Ermington & Ugborough

PL210FF

Moyles Park

PL219RL

Central Avenue

PL219EN

North Road

PL210TT

Charterlands

PL82DZ

Rockdale Road

PL82JE

Ploughman Way

PL82LN

Orchard Hill

TQ74AU

Ringmore Drive

TQ74EY

Charterlands

TQ74JD

Fore Street

TQ74JT

Rock Hill

PL210SQ

Chapel Down Lane End

PL82GA

Highlands

PL82HZ

Newton & Yealmpton

PL82LW

Yeo Park

PL82LX

Boldventure

TQ74NL

Loddiswell & Aveton Gifford

TQ74NP

Jubilee Street

TQ74HE

Renton Lane

TQ74JL

Fore Street

PL210XX

Poundwell Street

PL219HW

Beech Road

PL219LB

Newton & Yealmpton

PL219LP

The Square

PL219LY

Erme Park

PL81JT

Newton & Yealmpton

PL82JD

Newton & Yealmpton

PL82JQ

Orchard Close

PL82NA

Ford Road

PL210HL

Charterlands

PL219PB

North Road

PL75BA

New England Hill

PL82EB

Market Street

TQ74BD

Charterlands

TQ74NU

Loddiswell & Aveton Gifford

Data Sources

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