Postcode PL7 5BE is located in a rural hamlet, within the Newton & Yealmpton ward of South Hams in the South West region, and forms part of the Woolwell & Lee Mill area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 61.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 28% 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 nearest station is Ivybridge, about 4.9 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Woolwell & Lee Mill has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,742 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.
Woolwell & Lee Mill has an average crime rate, with approximately 61.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.9% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 220 ft away from PL7 5BE.
Woolwell & Lee Mill near PL7 5BE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Ivybridge located about 4.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 (about £360 per square foot) in Newton & Yealmpton area, with individual transactions ranging from £96,000 up to £1,700,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 31 | £620,000 | £396 |
| Terraced | 23 | £315,000 | £319 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £309,500 | £354 |
| Flats | 7 | £145,000 | £321 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £400,000 | £276,250 | £205,000 | £185,000 |
| 2017 | £480,500 | £149,000 | £260,500 | £216,000 |
| 2018 | £457,500 | £292,500 | £220,000 | £210,000 |
| 2019 | £435,000 | £231,250 | £227,500 | £217,475 |
| 2020 | £493,317 | £259,500 | £265,000 | £219,000 |
| 2021 | £620,000 | £270,000 | £265,000 | £277,500 |
| 2022 | £582,500 | £255,000 | £348,500 | £336,250 |
| 2023 | £580,500 | £197,500 | £325,000 | £287,500 |
| 2024 | £607,500 | £326,301 | £305,000 | £265,000 |
| 2025 | £565,000 | £384,250 | £309,500 | £291,500 |
| 2026 | £702,500 | £128,000 | — | £309,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £293 | £303 | £246 | £224 |
| 2017 | £271 | £187 | £242 | £240 |
| 2018 | £311 | £301 | £242 | £253 |
| 2019 | £308 | £272 | £237 | £227 |
| 2020 | £370 | £319 | £254 | £257 |
| 2021 | £387 | £326 | £282 | £262 |
| 2022 | £402 | £360 | £318 | £325 |
| 2023 | £366 | £340 | £318 | £291 |
| 2024 | £411 | £352 | £282 | £261 |
| 2025 | £380 | £310 | £354 | £319 |
| 2026 | £434 | £280 | — | £282 |
There were 9 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL7 5BE.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL7 5BE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | The Co-operative Food | Glen Road, Plymouth, PL7 2XS | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
Annual council tax rates for South Hams district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for PL7 5BE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Dan Thomas
Newton & Yealmpton - Elected 4 May 2023
Tom Edie
Newton & Yealmpton - Elected 4 May 2023
Rebecca Smith
South West Devon - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PL7 5BE records about 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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.
The median sale price around PL7 5BE in Woolwell & Lee Mill is £400,000 (about £360 per square foot) based on 75 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There is 1 school close to PL7 5BE, including Chaddlewood Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
PL7 5BE scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,742 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 PL7 5BE is Rebecca Smith (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Dan Thomas (Liberal Democrats) and Tom Edie (Liberal Democrats).
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.