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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

PL210SS

Charterlands

PL210TB

Bluegate Hill

PL210TF

Bluegate Hill

PL210TL

The Priory

PL81JS

Newton & Yealmpton

PL81LL

Western Villas

PL81NG

Fore Street

PL82ND

Roundsnest

TQ74HX

Stakes Hill Cottages

TQ74AL

Loddiswell & Aveton Gifford

TQ74AY

Cleveland Drive

TQ74BJ

Clematon Hill

TQ74LX

Glebe Land

PL219JP

Hunsdon Road

PL219LN

Gillard Way

PL219NU

Courtyard Cottages

PL81LS

Fore Street

PL82LU

Riverside Walk

PL82NX

Newton & Yealmpton

PL210SE

Loddiswell & Aveton Gifford

PL210SJ

Chapel Down Lane End

PL82NW

Newton & Yealmpton

TQ74HS

Charterlands

TQ74LA

Bakers Hill

PL219HL

Beech Road

PL82LG

Newton & Yealmpton

TQ74FA

Loddiswell & Aveton Gifford

PL210LW

Charterlands

PL210RT

Scalders Lane

PL219HN

Beech Road

PL219NL

Ermeside Cottages

PL81LU

The Square

PL82JW

Fore Street

TQ74EG

Lixton Park

PL210NU

Galpin Street

PL210QT

Moon Lane

PL81BS

Masons Yard

PL82EA

Hern Lane

PL82LT

Underhay

PL82PL

Tappers Lane

TQ74EH

Clarks Barn Road

TQ74HT

Charterlands

PL219LZ

Chapel Place

PL82LZ

Chapel Road

TQ74HA

Charterlands

TQ74NA

Loddiswell & Aveton Gifford

TQ74NG

Pratts Lane

PL210RB

Barrack Road

PL210RG

Brownston Street

PL210RQ

Brownston Street

PL219GW

Back Lane

PL82FF

Brook Mead

PL82LL

Newton & Yealmpton

PL82LY

Waltacre

TQ74HF

Blackberry Lane

TQ74HP

Crossways

TQ74NT

Tidal Road

TQ74PH

Charterlands

PL82EG

Newton & Yealmpton

PL82EQ

Newton & Yealmpton

PL82JB

Newton & Yealmpton

PL82JT

Underhay

TQ74JX

Fore Street

PL210LN

Ermington & Ugborough

PL210RW

Wakehams Close

TQ74BA

Charterlands

TQ74EZ

Charterlands

TQ74JB

Beachdown Bungalows

PL210FX

Pearse Gardens

PL210LU

Ermington & Ugborough

PL210SB

Loddiswell & Aveton Gifford

PL210TX

Ayleston Park

PL219JZ

Ermington & Ugborough

PL219NZ

Newton & Yealmpton

PL82JY

Yealmbury Villas

TQ74LG

Jubilee Street

TQ74NX

Loddiswell & Aveton Gifford

PL81JN

Gibb

PL82PJ

Gardeners Lane

PL82PN

Peasberry Place

TQ74JP

Fore Street

TQ74LJ

Loddiswell & Aveton Gifford

PL210QU

Sun Terrace

PL219JY

Ermington & Ugborough

PL219LD

Ermington & Ugborough

PL81JH

Newton & Yealmpton

PL81JY

Newton & Yealmpton

TQ74JU

Rock Hill

TQ74JW

Mill Lane

PL210RP

Long Park

PL81HN

Newton & Yealmpton

PL82GY

Waltacre

TQ74PR

Charterlands

PL210LP

Ermington & Ugborough

PL210LQ

Ermington & Ugborough

PL81HW

Alston Cottages

PL81JZ

Newton & Yealmpton

PL82EF

Mill Leat Close

TQ74BB

Charterlands

TQ74LF

Church Lane

Data Sources

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