Postcode PL8 1LS is located in a rural village, within the Newton & Yealmpton ward of South Hams in the South West region, and forms part of the Yealmpton, Modbury & Aveton Gifford area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 33.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Yealmpton, Modbury & Aveton Gifford is £58,445 per year. The nearest station is Ivybridge, about 4.5 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Yealmpton, Modbury & Aveton Gifford has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,239 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Yealmpton, Modbury & Aveton Gifford has a low crime rate, with approximately 33.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Yealmpton, Modbury & Aveton Gifford is £58,445 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PL8 1LS.
Yealmpton, Modbury & Aveton Gifford near PL8 1LS 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 4.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £345,000 (about £345 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 | 25 | £590,000 | £390 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £300,000 | £345 |
| Terraced | 23 | £298,000 | £314 |
| Flats | 8 | £240,750 | £301 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £430,125 | £276,250 | £205,000 | £180,000 |
| 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 | £565,000 | £145,000 | £280,000 | £309,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £319 | £303 | £246 | £232 |
| 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 | £394 | £282 | £325 | £282 |
There were 9 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL8 1LS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Sept 2025 | 35, Brent Hill, Plymouth, PL8 1LW | Terraced | Freehold | £298,000 | |
| 12 May 2025 | 1, Cider Press Cottages, Fore Street, Plymouth, PL8 1NH | Other | Freehold | £525,000 | |
| 12 May 2025 | 2, Cider Press Cottages, Fore Street, Plymouth, PL8 1NH | Other | Freehold | £525,000 | |
| 29 Jul 2025 | Highfield Cottage, Fore Street, Plymouth, PL8 1NE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £400,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 2, Union Cottages, Fore Street, Plymouth, PL8 1NJ | Terraced | Freehold | £255,000 |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PL8 1LS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Holbeton Village Stores | 34 Fore Street, Plymouth, PL8 1NA | Walking directions to Holbeton Village 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 PL8 1LS, 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 PL8 1LS records about 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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, other theft and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around PL8 1LS in Newton & Yealmpton is £345,000 (about £345 per square foot) based on 68 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There is 1 school close to PL8 1LS, including Holbeton Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
PL8 1LS scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,239 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 PL8 1LS 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).