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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

PL219LP

The Square

PL81LE

Newton & Yealmpton

PL219LS

Hill Crest

PL81ND

Fore Street

TQ74QD

Charterlands

PL82JG

Old Bakery Cottages

TQ74HN

Charterlands

PL81LT

Newton & Yealmpton

PL210RW

Wakehams Close

PL219NJ

Church Street

TQ74LQ

Icy Park

PL210UT

Tuckers Brook

TQ74JS

Fore Street

TQ74SQ

Greenwood Close

PL219LX

Parsonage Cottages

PL210LB

Cole Lane

PL219NY

Bridge Park

TQ74LF

Church Lane

TQ74JY

Fore Street

PL82HZ

Newton & Yealmpton

PL82LU

Riverside Walk

TQ74EX

Charterlands

PL81JP

Newton & Yealmpton

TQ74HX

Stakes Hill Cottages

PL81LN

Church Hill

PL82HF

Stray Park

PL210FF

Moyles Park

PL219RL

Central Avenue

PL82NX

Newton & Yealmpton

TQ74HQ

Pickwick Cottages

TQ74NJ

Charterlands

PL82LA

Church Way

PL210FS

Barrack Road

PL210QJ

Poundwell Street

TQ74HS

Charterlands

TQ74HJ

Charterlands

TQ74JE

Pulleys Close

TQ74PF

Overlangs

PL219NF

Park Hill Cottages

PL82JE

Ploughman Way

PL210LX

Ridge Road

PL219JL

Willow Court

PL210PR

New Road

TQ74JN

Tidal Road

TQ74LE

Avon Valley Cottages

TQ74HW

Charterlands

PL210RZ

Stonesclose

PL210RP

Long Park

TQ74JZ

Fore Street

TQ74NG

Pratts Lane

TQ74NA

Loddiswell & Aveton Gifford

PL82EJ

Dunstone Cottages

PL81JS

Newton & Yealmpton

PL219NR

Rectory Cottages

PL81JU

Cross Park

PL82EH

Orchard Hill

PL219GN

North Road

PL210TH

Charterlands

PL219LD

Ermington & Ugborough

PL82NS

Yealm Park

PL219PB

North Road

PL210PS

Broad Street

PL210QY

Church Walk

PL82DA

The Orchard

TQ74PA

Loddiswell & Aveton Gifford

PL81JT

Newton & Yealmpton

TQ74BA

Charterlands

TQ74JU

Rock Hill

PL219LA

Ermington & Ugborough

PL81LS

Fore Street

PL219GP

Abbots Close

PL210QT

Moon Lane

PL82EX

Elm Tree Close

TQ74HP

Crossways

PL210HL

Charterlands

PL75BA

New England Hill

PL219JW

Victoria Cottages

PL82PL

Tappers Lane

PL210QE

Traine Terrace

PL82LJ

Newton & Yealmpton

TQ74LH

Waterhead Cottages

PL81HW

Alston Cottages

PL210TQ

Charterlands

PL210QW

Church Street

TQ74AL

Loddiswell & Aveton Gifford

TQ74JL

Fore Street

TQ74LD

Church Lane

PL82NA

Ford Road

TQ74AY

Cleveland Drive

PL210QA

Galpin Street

PL82GA

Highlands

PL219LE

Ermington & Ugborough

TQ74LB

Fore Street

PL82JD

Newton & Yealmpton

PL81LA

Newton & Yealmpton

TQ74PX

Yellands Park

TQ74BJ

Clematon Hill

PL82LW

Yeo Park

TQ74HD

Oldhouse Lane

PL82PG

Kitley Walk

Data Sources

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