Postcode PL6 7HL is located in an urban city, within the Woolwell area of South Hams in the South West region, and forms part of the Woolwell & Lee Mill area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 65% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Woolwell & Lee Mill is £54,692 per year. The median sale price in Woolwell is £250,000 (around £348 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £210,000 and £335,000. The nearest station is Bere Ferrers, about 3.5 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Beverston Big Park (Millennium Green).
Woolwell & Lee Mill has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,999 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.
Woolwell & Lee Mill has a very low crime rate, with approximately 30 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Woolwell & Lee Mill is £54,692 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PL6 7HL.
Woolwell & Lee Mill near PL6 7HL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bere Ferrers located about 3.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Beverston Big Park (Millennium Green) | Small | Walking directions to Beverston Big Park (Millennium Green) |
Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £348 per square foot) in Woolwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £136,500 up to £730,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £369,500 | £339 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £246,000 | £351 |
| Terraced | 26 | £226,250 | £347 |
| Flats | 1 | £138,000 | £262 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £255,000 | — | £230,000 | £161,000 |
| 2017 | £260,000 | £96,500 | £192,000 | £159,250 |
| 2018 | £312,500 | £93,500 | £183,000 | £164,625 |
| 2019 | £321,000 | £92,500 | £180,000 | £150,000 |
| 2020 | £296,250 | £90,000 | £196,500 | £153,000 |
| 2021 | £330,000 | £94,750 | £240,000 | £172,500 |
| 2022 | £370,000 | £118,750 | £195,000 | £209,000 |
| 2023 | £392,500 | £108,750 | £255,000 | £196,000 |
| 2024 | £397,500 | £105,000 | £246,250 | £199,000 |
| 2025 | £380,000 | £121,550 | £258,500 | £215,000 |
| 2026 | £363,500 | — | £275,000 | £226,250 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £234 | — | £226 | £252 |
| 2017 | £250 | £219 | £259 | £247 |
| 2018 | £247 | £211 | £273 | £262 |
| 2019 | £260 | £214 | £263 | £231 |
| 2020 | £263 | £232 | £274 | £245 |
| 2021 | £312 | £247 | £314 | £279 |
| 2022 | £348 | £268 | £274 | £291 |
| 2023 | £342 | £262 | £298 | £310 |
| 2024 | £339 | £244 | £292 | £307 |
| 2025 | £312 | £283 | £336 | £343 |
| 2026 | £339 | — | £348 | £319 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL6 7HL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct 2025 | 6, Blackthorn Close, Plymouth, PL6 7HW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £285,000 | |
| 07 Aug 2026 | 6, Forresters Drive, Plymouth, PL6 7QA | Terraced | Freehold | £320,000 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 11, Bracken Close, Plymouth, PL6 7HP | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £136,500 | |
| 27 Aug 2025 | 12, Bracken Close, Plymouth, PL6 7HP | Flats | Leasehold | £138,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2025 | 4, Coppice Wood Drive, Plymouth, PL6 7QN | Detached | Freehold | £375,000 |
In the PL6 7HL postcode area, located within Woolwell & Lee Mill, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 31 Oct 2023. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Widewell Primary Academy | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 31 Mar 2026. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Oakwood Primary Academy | Academy converter | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 15 Oct 2024. |
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PL6 7HL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | Towerfield Drive, Plymouth, PL6 7RF | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | School Drive, South Hams, PL6 7TH | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Extra | 1 Woolwell Crescent, Plymouth, PL6 7RF | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.4 mi | Belliver Stores | Hessary Drive, Plymouth, PL6 7DQ | Walking directions to Belliver Stores |
Annual council tax rates for South Hams district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for PL6 7HL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Nicky Hopwood
Woolwell - Elected 4 May 2023
Rebecca Smith
South West Devon - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PL6 7HL records about 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 other theft.
The median sale price around PL6 7HL in Woolwell is £250,000 (about £348 per square foot) based on 53 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 3 schools close to PL6 7HL, including Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School (Good), Widewell Primary Academy (Good) and Oakwood Primary Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
PL6 7HL scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,999 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for South West Devon covering PL6 7HL is Rebecca Smith (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nicky Hopwood (Conservative and Unionist Party).