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PL21 1AY

Ivybridge West

South Hams

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Detailed insights for PL21 1AY

Overview

Postcode PL21 1AY is located in an urban city, within the Ivybridge West ward of South Hams in the South West region, and forms part of the Ivybridge area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ivybridge is £59,058 per year. The nearest station is Ivybridge, about 1.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
88
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

Ivybridge has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,434 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Ivybridge has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.6%

Approximately 1.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Ivybridge is £59,058 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 180 ft away from PL21 1AY.

Flood risk

N/A

Ivybridge near PL21 1AY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Ivybridge located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
279
Population density
1,243.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.14(+41%)
Anti-social behaviour
29.66(+99%)
Shoplifting
15.03(+127%)
Criminal damage and arson
13(+100%)
Public order
8.13(+24%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
263
94.6%
Other White
9
3.24%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
1.08%
African
1
0.36%
Irish
1
0.36%
Total population: 278

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
86
36.13%
Level 3 (A level)
52
21.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
13.45%
No qualifications
29
12.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
6.72%
Total 16+ residents: 238

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
67
53.17%
Owns with a mortgage
36
28.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
13.49%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.38%
Shared ownership
1
0.79%
Total households: 126

Property prices in Ivybridge West

Median price£270,000
Price per sq ft£343
Sales (last 12 months)97
Typical range (middle 50%)£219K – £349K

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 (about £343 per square foot) in Ivybridge West area, with individual transactions ranging from £118,000 up to £625,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ivybridge West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached25£395,000£347
Semi-Detached35£280,000£343
Terraced32£235,000£343
Flats5£148,000£244

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ivybridge West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ivybridge West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£308,500£142,500£210,000£160,000
2017£302,000£147,000£222,000£182,995
2018£300,000£150,000£216,250£175,000
2019£297,500£135,000£220,000£160,000
2020£334,998£149,500£229,995£185,000
2021£345,000£142,500£235,995£189,995
2022£420,500£160,000£268,000£210,000
2023£395,000£168,975£272,475£223,000
2024£387,500£150,000£265,000£212,750
2025£395,000£152,500£278,750£230,000
2026£390,000£148,000£295,001£214,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ivybridge West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ivybridge West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£269£248£238£242
2017£268£240£262£250
2018£283£249£272£273
2019£273£183£260£213
2020£286£241£283£278
2021£296£239£303£297
2022£342£246£324£276
2023£366£259£315£265
2024£335£262£327£313
2025£347£260£339£328
2026£337£244£316£348
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ivybridge West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ivybridge West in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL21 1AY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL21 1AY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Jan 202541, Bowdens Park, Ivybridge, PL21 9PRTerracedFreehold£185,000
19 Nov 202512, Belmont Road, Ivybridge, PL21 9DSTerracedFreehold£187,000
01 Oct 202515, Belmont Road, Ivybridge, PL21 9DSTerracedFreehold£250,000
06 Jun 20259, Belmont Road, Ivybridge, PL21 9DSTerracedFreehold£211,000
05 Jun 20252, Westhaven, Belmont Road, Ivybridge, PL21 9DTTerracedFreehold£270,000

Schools

In the PL21 1AY postcode area, located within Ivybridge, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PL21 1AY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryManor Primary School, IvybridgeAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimaryThe Erme Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.7 miPrimaryWoodlands Park Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL21 1AY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PL21 1AY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miThe Co-operative Food14 Glanvilles Mill, Ivybridge, PL21 9PSWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.5 miTesco ExpressLeonards Road, Ivybridge, PL21 0SZWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.5 miMaceLeonards Road, South Hams, PL21 0RUWalking directions to Mace

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for South Hams district (2025-26).

Band A£1,661
Band B£1,938
Band C£2,215
Band D£2,492
Band E£3,045
Band F£3,599
Band G£4,153
Band H£4,984

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for PL21 1AY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Nadine Dommett

Ivybridge West - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Pablo Munoz

Ivybridge West - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Rebecca Smith

South West Devon - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictSouth HamsE07000044
Parliamentary ConstituencySouth West DevonE14001495
WardIvybridge WestE05010136
ParishIvybridgeE04003156
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)IvybridgeE02004193
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)South Hams 005AE01020161
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced2019-07-01

Frequently asked questions about PL21 1AY

Is PL21 1AY (Ivybridge) safe?

The area around PL21 1AY records about 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near PL21 1AY?

The median sale price around PL21 1AY in Ivybridge is £270,000 (about £343 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PL21 1AY?

There are 5 schools close to PL21 1AY, including Manor Primary School, Ivybridge (Outstanding), The Erme Primary School (Good) and Woodlands Park Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around PL21 1AY?

PL21 1AY scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,434 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PL21 1AY (Ivybridge) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for South West Devon covering PL21 1AY is Rebecca Smith (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Nadine Dommett (Liberal Democrats) and Pablo Munoz (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.