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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 31 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
31
Deprivation level
5/10
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
12.1(-64%)
Other theft
9.5(+69%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.58(-45%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.96(-80%)
Public order
2.47(-62%)
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 107 recent sales, the median property price is £410,000 in Yealmpton, Modbury & Aveton Gifford area, with individual transactions ranging from £111,000 up to £2,850,000.

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
Flats4£233,500
Terraced33£310,000
Detached50£545,000
Semi-Detached20£370,000

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

TQ74AP

Bigbury Court

TQ74LU

Westentown

PL219LR

Town Hill

PL210SF

Loddiswell & Aveton Gifford

TQ74EP

Charterlands

PL81LP

Newton & Yealmpton

PL82FB

Torr Hill

PL82LS

Tuckers Close

TQ74LN

Fore Street

PL81NJ

Fore Street

PL219GA

Abbots Close

PL82JR

Underhay

PL219HW

Beech Road

PL210RJ

Silverwell Park

PL82JY

Yealmbury Villas

PL219NU

Courtyard Cottages

PL210ST

Loddiswell & Aveton Gifford

PL210LN

Ermington & Ugborough

TQ74LZ

Loddiswell & Aveton Gifford

PL82HW

Torr Lane

TQ74NF

Loddiswell & Aveton Gifford

PL81NF

Newton & Yealmpton

PL219NA

Chapel Street

PL210TT

Charterlands

PL82NP

Yealm Park

PL82NB

Dixon Terrace

PL210RE

Champernowne

TQ74PR

Charterlands

PL82EY

Church Park Road

PL219LN

Gillard Way

TQ74FA

Loddiswell & Aveton Gifford

TQ74AH

Loddiswell & Aveton Gifford

PL219FR

Gransmore Walk

TQ74HL

Cumberland Cottages

PL82LH

Newton & Yealmpton

PL210LH

Ermington & Ugborough

TQ74AZ

Warren Road

PL210LG

Ivybridge Road

PL219NG

Ermington & Ugborough

TQ74HU

Charterlands

PL82JT

Underhay

PL82JQ

Orchard Close

PL82LZ

Chapel Road

PL82ED

Elm Tree Park

PL219NW

Totnes Road

TQ74PN

Charterlands

PL82DZ

Rockdale Road

PL81LD

Newton & Yealmpton

PL81LF

Easterntown

TQ74EQ

Loddiswell & Aveton Gifford

PL210TE

Treveor Gardens

PL81BS

Masons Yard

PL82HT

Ashcombe Hill

PL210XX

Poundwell Street

PL219JT

Lower Preston Cottages

PL210RS

Cromwell Park

PL219GG

Gillard Way

PL82JW

Fore Street

TQ74LT

Tidal View Close

PL210LW

Charterlands

PL82PJ

Gardeners Lane

PL210QR

Church Street

PL210SQ

Chapel Down Lane End

PL210SN

Scoldens Close

PL210SB

Loddiswell & Aveton Gifford

TQ74HT

Charterlands

PL82HG

Church Lane

TQ74FB

Loddiswell & Aveton Gifford

PL81HH

Newton & Yealmpton

TQ74EW

Hingston Rise

TQ74PL

Charterlands

TQ74PH

Charterlands

TQ74JJ

Wesley Terrace

TQ74JB

Beachdown Bungalows

PL210FZ

Higher Green Park

PL219NT

Ermington & Ugborough

PL81JH

Newton & Yealmpton

PL82HE

Underhay

PL82JF

Torr Bridge Park

PL210PZ

Burns Lane

PL82NT

Hillside Drive

PL82HJ

Hern Lane

PL210RT

Scalders Lane

PL219ER

Central Avenue

TQ74EG

Lixton Park

PL210TA

Church Lane

PL81NH

Fore Street

PL219GB

Cadleigh Close

TQ74NB

Loddiswell & Aveton Gifford

PL82JZ

Newton & Yealmpton

PL210TS

Chatwell Lane

PL82JN

Fore Street

PL82JU

Speculation

TQ74EZ

Charterlands

PL219GS

Strashleigh View

PL210RF

Back Street

PL219LB

Newton & Yealmpton

TQ74AR

Folly Hill

PL81HJ

Newton & Yealmpton

TQ74ER

Loddiswell & Aveton Gifford

Data Sources

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