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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

PL210QR

Church Street

PL210RA

Back Street

PL210TD

Bluegate Hill

PL219GE

East Way

PL82DT

Underhay

TQ74AS

Marine Drive

TQ74EN

Clarks Barn Road

TQ74PU

Home Farm Close

PL82HS

Two Crosses

PL82NS

Yealm Park

TQ74JZ

Fore Street

TQ74LN

Fore Street

PL210RZ

Stonesclose

PL219GS

Strashleigh View

PL82EY

Church Park Road

PL82JR

Underhay

TQ74EP

Charterlands

TQ74PP

Westentown

PL210FZ

Higher Green Park

PL210LH

Ermington & Ugborough

TQ74HQ

Pickwick Cottages

TQ74PF

Overlangs

PL210PR

New Road

PL219FQ

Ermington & Ugborough

PL219LE

Ermington & Ugborough

PL81LF

Easterntown

PL81NE

Fore Street

PL82FN

Stamps Hill

PL210TP

New Mills Industrial Estate

PL81LZ

Orchard Cottages

PL82JN

Fore Street

TQ74AH

Loddiswell & Aveton Gifford

TQ74LQ

Icy Park

TQ74NJ

Charterlands

TQ74PN

Charterlands

TQ74SQ

Greenwood Close

PL210FU

Lower Green Park

PL210QA

Galpin Street

PL210TY

Champernowne

PL210QB

Galpin Street

PL210QG

St Georges Close

PL210QY

Church Walk

PL210SF

Loddiswell & Aveton Gifford

PL219NG

Ermington & Ugborough

PL219NP

Bunkers Hill

PL81JX

Newton & Yealmpton

PL82LH

Newton & Yealmpton

TQ74EU

Charterlands

TQ74EX

Charterlands

TQ74JJ

Wesley Terrace

TQ74PZ

Parkview

PL210LJ

Ermington & Ugborough

PL210TH

Charterlands

PL219LU

Wood View Terrace

PL219NY

Bridge Park

PL81JR

Newton & Yealmpton

TQ74HJ

Charterlands

TQ74HN

Charterlands

TQ74ES

Charterlands

TQ74HG

Hilltop

TQ74LP

Fore Street

TQ74NE

Loddiswell & Aveton Gifford

TQ74NF

Loddiswell & Aveton Gifford

TQ74QA

Rock Cottages

PL219GD

Kingsley Close

PL219LF

Ermington & Ugborough

PL81JL

Newton & Yealmpton

PL82ER

Newton & Yealmpton

PL210RH

Brownston Street

PL210TU

Charterlands

PL219NX

Newton & Yealmpton

PL81JU

Cross Park

TQ74HR

Charterlands

TQ74LE

Avon Valley Cottages

TQ74LT

Tidal View Close

PL210SN

Scoldens Close

PL219EW

Central Avenue

PL219GN

North Road

PL81JW

Newton & Yealmpton

PL81NF

Newton & Yealmpton

PL82HL

Church Close

PL210QH

New Road

PL210RE

Champernowne

PL219PE

Central Avenue

PL82LA

Church Way

TQ74HD

Oldhouse Lane

TQ74JY

Fore Street

PL210LX

Ridge Road

PL210RD

Dark Lane

PL210UT

Tuckers Brook

PL219NW

Totnes Road

PL81JJ

Newton & Yealmpton

PL81LB

Newton & Yealmpton

PL82HH

New Road

PL82LS

Tuckers Close

TQ74HB

Charterlands

TQ74QB

Church Park

PL219GB

Cadleigh Close

PL219GL

Mill Close

PL81LY

The Drive

Data Sources

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