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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 113 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 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
Detached55£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

TQ74PL

Charterlands

PL210FS

Barrack Road

PL210QN

Church Lane

PL82JG

Old Bakery Cottages

PL82JL

Chapel Lane

PL210PU

Broad Street

PL210RN

Ayleston Park

PL219JR

Hunsdon Road

PL219LH

Ermington & Ugborough

PL219NS

Totnes Road

PL82EN

Newton & Yealmpton

PL81HJ

Newton & Yealmpton

PL219NJ

Church Street

PL81LR

The Square

PL81LW

Brent Hill

TQ74PS

Gaberwell Cottages

TQ74HH

Charterlands

TQ74JE

Pulleys Close

TQ74JS

Fore Street

TQ74LD

Church Lane

TQ74PA

Loddiswell & Aveton Gifford

PL210QQ

New Road

PL210RL

Traine Villas

PL210SR

Charterlands

PL210XY

Charterlands

PL219JN

Julian Cottages

PL210FY

Little Orchard Close

PL210LY

Ermington & Ugborough

PL210NQ

The Orchard

PL210SX

Loddiswell & Aveton Gifford

PL219NN

Erme Bridge Cottages

PL82EW

Newton & Yealmpton

PL82HE

Underhay

TQ74JN

Tidal Road

TQ74AZ

Warren Road

TQ74LR

Fore Street

PL219GU

Ermington & Ugborough

PL210RJ

Silverwell Park

PL219GA

Abbots Close

PL82ED

Elm Tree Park

PL82ET

Orchard Hill

PL82LB

Newton & Yealmpton

PL210PT

New Road

PL210TE

Treveor Gardens

PL81HH

Newton & Yealmpton

PL81NH

Fore Street

TQ74EE

Loddiswell & Aveton Gifford

TQ74HZ

Charterlands

TQ74EJ

Clarks Barn Road

TQ74PD

Loddiswell & Aveton Gifford

PL210SH

Charterlands

PL81LE

Newton & Yealmpton

PL81ND

Fore Street

PL82EX

Elm Tree Close

TQ74EW

Hingston Rise

TQ74LH

Waterhead Cottages

TQ74LU

Westentown

TQ74NQ

Loddiswell & Aveton Gifford

PL219LX

Parsonage Cottages

PL219NR

Rectory Cottages

PL81DU

Newton & Yealmpton

TQ74PW

Morgans Row

TQ74AT

Parker Road

TQ74HL

Cumberland Cottages

TQ74PJ

Chapel Row

PL219ER

Central Avenue

PL219JW

Victoria Cottages

PL219ND

Chapel Street

PL82HW

Torr Lane

PL82JX

Bowden Hill

PL82JZ

Newton & Yealmpton

PL210LB

Cole Lane

PL210QW

Church Street

PL210SP

Cottlass Lane

PL210ST

Loddiswell & Aveton Gifford

PL210TG

Charterlands

PL219FS

Pinwill Crescent

PL219NE

Chapel Street

PL82NU

Hillside Way

TQ74AN

Charterlands

TQ74HU

Charterlands

PL210TA

Church Lane

PL219LS

Hill Crest

PL81HL

Newton & Yealmpton

PL81LP

Newton & Yealmpton

PL82ES

Newton & Yealmpton

PL82HF

Stray Park

PL82HT

Ashcombe Hill

TQ74LS

Jubilee Street

TQ74QD

Charterlands

PL210PZ

Burns Lane

PL210RY

Oakwood Drive

PL82EJ

Dunstone Cottages

PL82HG

Church Lane

PL82LP

Yeo Park

TQ74JH

Fore Street

PL219LR

Town Hill

PL219NQ

Preston Cottages

PL81LN

Church Hill

PL82EH

Orchard Hill

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.